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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 (79,040 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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Best audiobook narration ever!

I found this story novel and intriguing - part live story and part historical fantasy. But the best part by far was the masterful narration which made every character come alive and kept me hooked for all 32 hours!

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Time travel, history, love, and brutal violence combine for a very compelling story

One of my favorite series, the book that starts this expansive tale is so beautiful, and the historic details make you feel like you’re experiencing life right along with Claire & Jamie. The narrator does a brilliant job throughout the series bringing to life a large cast of characters (with just as many accents!) When I hear Davina, I hear Claire, for me, this will always be the voice of Claire brought to life in a most riveting performance. Together Diana and Davina bring to life this compelling story, which will always hold a special place in my heart. In 2016 this book was the last book recommendation that my Grandmother gave me, so I often find myself immersed in the world of Outlander (the entire series) as a way to keep her with me. I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who is a fan of history, of romance and intrigue, and a bit of fantasy thrown in too.

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Excellent listen

Davina’s voice brings life to Diana’s words! Highly recommend if you are considering reading the Outlander Series

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32 hours…

I very much enjoyed this book. I thought 32 hours would take a long time to listen to but I finished in 3 days.

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Love it!

Listened to it twice! The story line is perfect! Can not wait for the final book to come out!

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Great read

I am just trying out the audible app and decided to try this book since I had a hard time following the accents in the written version. I loved the accents and the change in voices for each character.

The story itself is so detailed and beautiful. There were parts that I felt could have been shortened but others that made me fall head over heals for the love Jaime and Claire have for one another.

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Great story with way too much explicit romance.

Not a fan of romance novels, and this book has the kind of sex, and the frequency, that a teenage boy imagines he will someday have.
Aside from that it’s a great story.

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Can’t stop listening

This book was excellent from the very beginning. A must listen for historical fiction buffs.

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1st time listener

Wow. The performance of this narrator was fantastic. The book is massive but not once was I bored and hoping to move on.

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What a find!!

I couldn't put this book down.. so grateful it's an audible. Took it with me everywhere
so I could listen at times and places I couldn't read. Loved the story, the characters and the dialects. Thank you for sharing your talents.

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