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The Outlandish Companion Volume Two

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Diana Gabaldon, Davina Porter, Pilar Witherspoon, Jeff Woodman
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More than a decade ago, number-one New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon delighted her legions of fans with The Outlandish Companion, an indispensable guide to all the Outlander books at the time. But that edition was just a taste of things to come. Since that publication, there have been four more Outlander novels, a side series, assorted novellas, and one smash-hit Starz original television series. Now Gabaldon serves up The Outlandish Companion, Volume Two, an all-new guide to the latest books in the series.

Written with Gabaldon's signature wit and intelligence, this compendium is bursting with generous commentary and juicy insider details, including - a complete chronology of the series thus far - full synopses of A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart's Blood - recaps of the Lord John Grey novels: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, and The Scottish Prisoner - a who's who of the cast of Outlander characters, cross-referenced by book - detailed maps and floor plans - an annotated bibliography - essays on subjects as wide ranging as Outlandish controversies regarding sex and violence, the unique responsibilities of a writer of historical fiction, and Gabaldon's writing process - a guided tour of the clothes, food, and music of the 18th century - a Gaelic glossary and pronunciation guide - personal photos from the author taken on the set of the Starz Outlander series As entertaining, sweeping, and addictive as the series itself, this second volume of The Outlandish Companion is a one (or two)-of-a-kind gift from an incomparable author.

©2015 Diana Gabaldon (P)2015 Recorded Books

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Perfect

What’s not to love? Everything Diana Gabaldon writes is perfect!
We are so fortunate that she shares her talent!

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rereading all Outlander books in time for bees

I'm listening to all of the Outlander books in order and finishing everything on Christmas Eve so that I can start #9 big book, bees!
The second group of four books was particularly touching an exciting for me because I grew up and still live in the Saratoga area and frequently go past or even drive down streets that I know Jamie and Claire have been on. too bad they didn't have the opportunity to do some filming here. I really would have loved that since I have missed all the opportunities to meet Diana even though she's been in the city a few times. I always find out after it's happened and I'm broken-hearted!

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nice companion book

I loved all the insights, about Diana's writing & also the Starz show. will be adding it it to my to read / listen again list, that is mostly Outlander books!

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loved it

Narration was good, I needed to slow the doped down a little when Diana spoke.

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good insight if you love outlander series

good insight if you love outlander series and a great overview of the second half of the novels and novellas

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Works better in book format

This works decently as an audiobook, but would be much better read in book form. There are many lists, recipes, and blurbs (not to mention an abundance of footnotes) that don't make for exciting listening. Also, while I love Diana Gabaldon and appreciate the quirkiness of her voice, she takes some getting used to. And she reads VERY fast.

The upside is that they brought in Davina Porter to narrate and she is lovely as always (though I was thrown for a loop several times as she has changed her pronunciation of several words from when she narrated the big books.

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Love these but...

Please let Davina read for Diana Gabaldon’s! I’m one of Gabaldon’s biggest fans but her voice is just horrible for reading out loud and I sincerely want to know what her thought process is and I’m very interested I just am unable to make it through.

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Very insightful

Very insightful I love how Dianna's mind works. I loved this book it really helped to me understand the books flow together. I loved it.

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Highly Accessible - Author Narrated Essays

A wonderful way to revisit the series. Thankful for the speed control setting, as Diana's speaking pace is very fast. Great Methadone List!

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Wonderful to hear Diana Cabaldon's voice !

I loved hearing this amazing textbook read by the author; it's just too very perfect!

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