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  • Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (79,048 ratings)

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's summary

This stunning blend of historical romance and time traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times best seller list. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in an ancient stone ruin and is instantly transported to 1743 Scotland, a place torn by war and raiding border clans. Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant James Fraser?

©1991 Diana Gabaldon (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC.

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"Davina Porter maintains the distinct voices she creates for each character throughout the lengthy narration. Her delivery of 18th-century language sounds authentic and is easily understandable." (AudioFile)

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Great reads!

What did you love best about Outlander?

I have read all of the Outlander books twice and am now listening to the audio series. I adore these books and love the characters. Davina Porter makes each character come alive!

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Best book in print and audio

This is my all time favorite series and when I saw it on Audible I was afraid it would not do the book justice. I was wrong. I love it!
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I love this book series.

I recommend this to anyone who loves real romance, adventure and history made alive.

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Outlander

This book, and indeed the series is by far the most favorite series I have read. Diana Gabaldin is a master at her craft. She has so much detail in the story and its truly appreciated to have the story so involved with the characters and the 'canvas of the scenery painted' so vividly. Its also very interesting to hear of the historical events that I previously had no knowledge of, and told in such a personal way that one feels they are there with them. There is humor, tradegy and romance in each page. Davina Porter is a wonderful Narrator whose use of the various accents is wonderful...and her pronunciation and the expression in her voice fantastic. I am listening to the series for the fourth time! I dont usually enjoy female Narrators...but Davina is exceptional, and I forget that there is just one person reading. The length of the story is one of the best!!

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Excellent writer.

Diana Gabaldon is one of the most expressive writers I have had the pleasure of reading. Her work is outstanding.

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Can I have Jamie?

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Gabaldon is the writes with such detail and imagery that I often here the voices of the characters in the back of my head for days after finishing a book. When I finish reading or listening the entire series (again) I am always at a loss trying to find someone who writes as well.

Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?

She does an amazing job making each character sound so unique.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I have laughed and cried throughout the books.

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Compelling and addictive

Would you consider the audio edition of Outlander to be better than the print version?

Yes- the print version would seem very long but the audio edition is so gripping and addictive that one can't stop listening. You simply don't want it to end.

What did you like best about this story?

The wonderful and realistic characters-flaws and all- and the amazing but credible story.

Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?

Jamie Fraser

Was there a moment in the book that particular moved you?

The moment where Jamie confesses to Claire how Randall had tortured him and her subsequent way of helping over this.

Any additional comments?

I almost wish I had never started this compelling series - all the other audio books seem so bland in comparison!

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Great story!

Just love this sci-fi adverture story.. The narrator brings all of the characters to life and really draws you into the story as well.

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great read....rather listen

I LOOOOVED IT... especially the poetic descriptions of history and medicine. superb narration and made me laugh several times in delight!

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Couldn't Listen Fast Enough!!

This is an absolutely fabulous listen....I was completely captured at every chapter! Definitely continuing with the series.

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