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Outlander: Outlander, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Diana Gabaldon (Author), Davina Porter (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 101,736 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Historical Fantasy

This stunning blend of historical romance and time-traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of listeners around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times bestseller 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 Jamie Fraser?

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  1. Book 1 of 9
    Outlander
  2. Listening Length
    32 hours and 38 minutes
  3. Author
    Diana Gabaldon
  4. Narrator
    Davina Porter
  5. Audible release date
    July 13, 2006
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Recorded Books
  8. ASIN
    B000GW8NVA
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 1 of 9 Outlander
Listening Length 32 hours and 38 minutes
Author Diana Gabaldon
Narrator Davina Porter
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 13, 2006
Publisher Recorded Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B000GW8NVA
Best Sellers Rank #735 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1 in Scottish Historical Romance (Books)
#1 in Historical Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#2 in Historical Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find this novel engaging from start to finish, with well-researched historical elements and vivid language that draws readers in. The book features compelling characters with deep personalities, and one customer notes how the author skillfully weaves them together. The storyline is packed with action and intense drama, while the romance is natural and the TV series is addictive.

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9,795 customers mention "Readability"9,570 positive225 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an amazing, captivating, and epic tale that is enjoyable from start to finish.

"...The story is very well-written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history,..." Read more

"...would be and I fell even more in love with these characters and this epic story and epic love throughout the course of the book!..." Read more

"...To say the least, I absolutely loved this amazing book from start to finish and am now ready to move on to the next one, Dragonfly in Amber...." Read more

"...Consider this: not only was the book so incredibly popular and loved that it launched its own subgenre (kilt pron), it was also a harbinger of the..." Read more

3,130 customers mention "Interest"2,768 positive362 negative

Customers find the book engaging and exciting, with one customer noting how it gives their imagination an incredible workout.

"...The story is very well-written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history,..." Read more

"...have truly been a shame because I would have missed out on this great adventure!..." Read more

"...It's a well-written, relatively engaging book, purely entertainment...." Read more

"...to weave all of these topics together in such a way that it is quite believable and very entertaining...." Read more

3,106 customers mention "Writing quality"2,717 positive389 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its well-researched language and vivid descriptions.

"...Jamie was a wonderfully written alpha male who like I said was very stubborn and strong willed, but he was also playful and caring and loving...." Read more

"...Ms. Gabaldon's writing is so fluid and smooth, and it brings the highlands to life with her vivid description of the landscape...." Read more

"...It wasn't bad. It was even enjoyable. It was even pretty well written. I couldn't complain. I enjoyed it, admitted to it, and left it there...." Read more

"...is appealing and beautifully displayed on the page through her vivid language while the mysterious circumstances that lead to Claire’s adventures..." Read more

2,928 customers mention "History"2,841 positive87 negative

Customers appreciate the book's historical elements, noting its meticulous research and period detail, making it a favorite historical fiction novel.

"...written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history, humor…....." Read more

"...But back to the book. I loved the concept of time travel and I love how resourceful and strong Claire is when faced with the prospect of having to..." Read more

"...-developed characters, and a book full of wonderful and fascinating tidbits of history, then you will want to read Outlander...." Read more

"...The cultural comparisons were kind of interesting. The plot and subplots were sort of developed, and I wished I'd gotten more out of them...." Read more

2,693 customers mention "Romance"2,384 positive309 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, particularly its historical and time travel aspects, with one customer describing it as a never-ending journey of love and redemption.

"...well-written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history, humor…....." Read more

"...fell even more in love with these characters and this epic story and epic love throughout the course of the book!..." Read more

"...There are a great many tender, yet highly emotionally-charged love scenes throughout the book...." Read more

"...All of Gabaldon's novels are a unique mixture of genres; Romance..." Read more

2,434 customers mention "Character development"2,258 positive176 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the compelling and deep personalities, with one customer highlighting the rich tapestry of characters woven carefully together.

"...for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history, humor…....." Read more

"...romance/adventure stories with intensely passionate and well-developed characters, and a book full of wonderful and fascinating tidbits of history,..." Read more

"...you off guys as there is plenty of 'manly action,' and testosterone in the male characters via clan conflicts, revolutions, and plenty of broadsword..." Read more

"...Claire is the kind of smart, compassionate character who is instantly likeable, allowing the reader to follow her struggles to get back to the..." Read more

2,004 customers mention "Storyline"1,503 positive501 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which is packed with action and intense drama, with one customer noting it includes plenty of twists and turns.

"...is very well-written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history, humor…....." Read more

"...I loved the concept of time travel and I love how resourceful and strong Claire is when faced with the prospect of having to live in the 1700s...." Read more

"...he watched the first two episodes, he was hooked - like I said, plenty of 'action,' all around if Diana Gabaldon is behind the story...." Read more

"...The violent scenes were a bit too violent and creepy for me, but I guess the author had to make a point...." Read more

1,977 customers mention "Series quality"1,948 positive29 negative

Customers thoroughly enjoy the TV series, finding it addictive and a fantastic adaptation of the books.

"I’m not much of a reader, but this series pulled me right in. I’ve read all nine books published so far and cannot wait for book ten...." Read more

"...you have already read these books, you will decide to re-read this amazing series as I am doing. Happy reading!" Read more

"...It is perhaps one of the best casted and acted shows on television today, and indeed, the best casted of any novel I've ever read that's been..." Read more

"...and debated book, now a wildly successful -and in my opinion, brilliant series with the perfect cast and, so far, a wonderful adaptation...." Read more

Take Care in Ordering Two-Part CD Set
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Take Care in Ordering Two-Part CD Set
I offer a five-star rating for the book “Outlander” itself, and the audio performance by the incomparable Davina Porter. This is one of my Top 5 favorite novels. However, I offer a warning to those ordering the CD audio set. The entire book is 28 discs, and is packaged in two separate boxes. Each box has the exact same ISBN (978-1-4193-8101-0), as they are meant to be sold together. Box 1 holds Discs 1-14 and Box 2 holds Discs 15-28. Unfortunately, Part 1 and Part II are not held together in any way. They sit unattached on the shelf. Unless you carefully look at the spine of the box, there is no way to quickly tell them apart. When this item is pulled from the shelf for shipment, the tendency is for only one box to be pulled and shipped. This happened to me twice. When I received only the Part II box first, Amazon was very gracious, refunded my money and said I could just keep the half set. I re-ordered the full CD set and hoped that if I once again received only a single half set, it would be the Part 1 that I was missing. Sure enough, when my second order arrived, only half of the set had been pulled. Fortunately, it was the Part 1 that I needed. My guess is that it’s probably the original match, which had been sitting on the shelf in the local distribution center. So, the down side is, I had to order twice, get a refund in the middle, and hope that the second order would hold the missing part. All of this could be avoided by shrink-wrapping the two boxes together on the shelf. Having two boxes is a great idea, as it keeps this large collection from becoming unwieldy. But they need to be held together in some way, if only for shipment. Bottom line: All is well, I have a complete set. However, I offer this description for those out there who are considering this product. Hopefully in the coming years the shrink-wrap option will be deployed.
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  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    I’m not much of a reader, but this series pulled me right in. I’ve read all nine books published so far and cannot wait for book ten. The story is very well-written and there is something for everyone: adventure, war, romance, fantasy, danger, strong female characters, history, humor…..

    Even my husband likes it (just started book 2) and I didn’t even know he could read.
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  • JBenoit
    5.0 out of 5 stars An epic adventure and an epic love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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    I’ll admit, I hadn’t heard of these books until I heard everyone talking about the new show. When the wedding episode aired, my entire Facebook feed was filled with excited posts about it. Curiosity got me and after discovering I had Starz on my cable I went and watched the first episode. I was hooked and promptly watched all of the episodes, each one better than the last! I fell in love with these characters and figured if the show was that good then the book was probably even better so I knew I had to read it! When I learned that the midseason hiatus would last until April I thought what better way to pass the time than to read the books? Well I finally just finished Outlander and I have to say, it was everything I hoped it would be and I fell even more in love with these characters and this epic story and epic love throughout the course of the book!

    I’m an avid reader of romance novels, but historical romance was not a genre I’d ever considered, and if I had never seen the show I probably never would have given it a try. Which would have truly been a shame because I would have missed out on this great adventure! Normally I prefer reading the book before I watch a movie or TV adaptation, but in this case I’m glad I did because it gave me a frame of reference and I could clearly picture the locales and the characters as I read. And I can just imagine the brilliant performances we’re going to get to see as the 2nd half of the series unfolds.

    But back to the book. I loved the concept of time travel and I love how resourceful and strong Claire is when faced with the prospect of having to live in the 1700s. She could definitely hold her own and I loved that she continually stood up for herself and for what she thought was right, often risking her neck in the process, but she didn’t let these foreign times get the best of her. I loved the development of her relationship with Jamie, first as friends, then as reluctant lovers after they are forced together in marriage and finally as soul mates who are clearly meant to be together. Of course the both of them are incredibly stubborn and strong willed so their relationship is not without its fair share of arguments and disagreements but I like how they learn to navigate each other and work together as a partnership.

    Jamie was a wonderfully written alpha male who like I said was very stubborn and strong willed, but he was also playful and caring and loving. There were many different sides to him and it didn’t take much to fall in love with him!

    Here are just a few of my favorite quotes from Jamie to Claire that show his alpha and softer sides:
    “Ye need not be scairt of me,” he said softly. “Nor of anyone here, so long as I am with ye.”

    “Aye, I mean to use ye hard, my Sassenach,” he whispered. “I want to own you, to possess you, body and soul.”

    “Oh, aye, Sassenach,” he answered a bit ruefully. “I am your master… and you’re mine. Seems I canna possess your soul without losing my own.”

    “I wanted ye from the first I saw ye – but I loved ye when you wept in my arms and let me comfort you, that first time at Leoch.”

    All the while that this beautiful love story unfolds, there is also an epic story going on as the Scots are at war with the British and danger awaits at every turn. Claire is dealing with trying to conceal her true story while trying to fit into this foreign time (with witch hunts a common occurrence and just by virtue of her being an Englishwoman mysteriously appearing in the Scottish Highlands, this often proves to be difficult) and Jamie is trying to keep a low profile due to being a wanted man. And with a sadistic man after them both, the action never lets up. There are many humorous moments and equally as many heart breaking and difficult moments. This book really had it all and I am so glad that I read it. I look forward to watching the second half of the season when it returns and in the meantime I look forward to continuing their journey in the other books in the series!
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  • Reader Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a saga!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014
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    What a compelling and riveting book. I found Outlander a hard book to put down. Of course, I had to since it is 642 pages. Even though I read very fast, I obviously could not read this one in one setting. This is not the first time I have read this book, but I am certainly that glad I made the decision to read it a second time. Ms. Gabaldon's writing is so fluid and smooth, and it brings the highlands to life with her vivid description of the landscape. Talk about using all five senses in one's writing--this author is a master at this.

    For anyone who has not read this incredible book, here is a short synopsis. Claire Randall, a nurse just returned from the battlefields of World War II, is on holiday with her husband Frank, when she stumbles across Craigh na Dun and travels back to 1745.

    Claire barely escapes from Black Jack Randall, her husband's many time distant grandfather. A group of highlanders rescue her from his clutches. She meets Jamie Fraser and her odyssey to discovering a love that will span distance and time, begins.

    Claire is feisty, stubborn and very resilient in the face of overwhelming and shocking happenings in her life. I wondered what I would do if faces with the realization that I had traveled back to 1745? I am not sure I could have handled it with Claire's aplomb. I was astonished at the ease in which she adapts to her new surroundings.

    When happenchance forces to wed Jamie to avoid being taken by Captain Randall, I was a bit taken aback by her easy acceptance of her plight. That is the only criticism I have for the story. She obviously loved Frank; that is clear in the start of the book. I feel that she should have been plagued with more regret and grief over his loss. I know it was critical for her to adapt, but internally, I would like to have seen a bit more struggle.

    Jamie, on the other hand, is the ultimate alpha hero, strong and fierce, brave and determined, yet with a touch of innocence as well. He is over four years younger than Claire and has managed to remain a virgin at the age of three and twenty. Ms. Gabaldon handles his de-flowering with delicacy on Claire's part when she learns of his innocence.

    There are a great many tender, yet highly emotionally-charged love scenes throughout the book. While very heavy on the passion that the two feel for each other, the author is able to do this with very little explicit detail. It takes a masterful hand to pull this off, still getting the reader, at least me, fully enmeshed with the characters to the point it as if I were living in their heads. I love it when an author can do this. It allows me to form my own romantic conclusions.

    To say the least, I absolutely loved this amazing book from start to finish and am now ready to move on to the next one, Dragonfly in Amber. Now I originally read this book in 2004 and voraciously read the first four. I grew quite angry when I read Echo in the Bone because it ended on such a cliff-hanger, then I had to wait for several years for Written in My Own Heart's Blood, but it was worth the wait. That one brought back all the reasons why I loved this series.

    I do want to mention that I also listened to the audio book as I read and that truly enriched my reading pleasure. Davinia Porter does an incredible job of bringing all the myriad of characters in the saga to life. Each character's voice is so unique and easy to identify. It takes a true master to do that. I highly recommend listening as you read this book.

    If you love Scottish historical romance/adventure stories with intensely passionate and well-developed characters, and a book full of wonderful and fascinating tidbits of history, then you will want to read Outlander. Perhaps, if you have already read these books, you will decide to re-read this amazing series as I am doing. Happy reading!
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  • Carlota GM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una novela que te cautivará con su apasionante historia
    Reviewed in Spain on May 29, 2023
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    📝 DESCRIPCIÓN
    Si estás buscando una historia que te transporte a épocas pasadas y te haga soñar con aventuras apasionadas, no busques más, porque "Outlander" es el libro perfecto para ti. Nos hemos quedado absolutamente enamorados de esta novela que ha despertado emociones en lo más profundo de nuestro ser.

    💵 PRECIO
    El precio de "Outlander" es más que justificado considerando el mundo de ensueño y emociones que te espera entre sus páginas. Es una inversión que te brindará horas de lectura inolvidables y te dejará anhelando más.

    🧾 ESPECIFICACIONES
    "Outlander" es una novela escrita en inglés. Nos sumerge en una trama épica que combina romance, historia y viajes en el tiempo. Cada página está llena de personajes cautivadores y escenarios vívidos que te harán sentir como si estuvieras viviendo la historia en primera persona.

    🟢 PROS

    Una historia apasionante que te transportará a través del tiempo y te hará soñar despierto.
    Personajes profundamente desarrollados que te robarán el corazón y te harán emocionarte con cada página.
    Un lenguaje evocador y poético que te envolverá y te hará vivir la historia de manera intensa.
    🔴 CONTRAS

    Algunos lectores pueden encontrar que la extensión del libro es larga, pero cada página vale la pena y te sumerge aún más en la trama.
    VALORACIÓN
    "Outlander" es una novela que nos ha cautivado por completo. Su historia apasionante, personajes entrañables y la manera en que combina elementos de romance y viajes en el tiempo la convierten en una lectura absolutamente envolvente. Cada página nos ha dejado deseando más y más, sin poder resistirnos a los encantos y misterios que se despliegan ante nuestros ojos.

    ✅ CONCLUSIÓN
    Si estás buscando un libro que te haga suspirar, emocionarte y perder la noción del tiempo, "Outlander" es la elección perfecta. Sumérgete en esta fascinante historia y déjate llevar por sus páginas llenas de pasión, romance y aventura. Te garantizo que quedarás atrapado en su encanto y enamorado de cada palabra escrita. ¡Prepárate para un viaje inolvidable a través del tiempo y el amor!

    ✳️ Espero que mi comentario te haya podido servir de ayuda. ¡Sumérgete en el mundo mágico de "Outlander" y déjate llevar por su encanto sin igual! 📚💖
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  • SFranco
    3.0 out of 5 stars Damaged book cover
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on August 28, 2022
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    I’ve been ever so excited to read this book and bought the Paperback for a better quality read, however the book was just thrown into the box along with other items I had purchased… this caused a huge bend on the book cover… I will not return the book, but request Amazon to better its delivery packaging…
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  • Lais Helena Grisi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Como se tornar uma pessoa melhor!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 5, 2024
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    Não tenho palavras para descrever sobre autlander!!
    Simplesmente espetacular!! Filme demonstra sentimentos bons e relacionamentos que inspiram !!
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  • Freyja's Library
    5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING
    Reviewed in France on November 29, 2017
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    J'avais entendu parler de la série, mais je préférais lire les romans avant de la voir: je ne suis pas déçue !
    C'est la première fois depuis très, TRES longtemps que je suis autant captivée par un récit ! C'est vraiment extra-ordinaire !
    Il y a tout ce qu'il faut : une intrigue complexe, du suspens (parfois insoutenable), des détails minutieux et cohérents au niveau historique et géographique, une demoiselle en détresse, un chevalier servant, de la guerre, de l'amour, bref... Il y a TOUT.
    Et, détail important : BEAUCOUP de pages ! J'adore les pavés et les romans grossissent encore d'avantage au fur et à mesure de la saga !

    I had heard of the series before, but I really wanted to read the books anyway so... I started here. And that was the best choice EVER!
    It is really an amazing novel! It's the first time since very VERY long that I have been so engrossed in a story ! This is really extraordinary.
    There is everything in this book : a complex plot, suspens (sometimes quite unbearable), really fine and coherent details (geographically and historically speaking), a damsel in distress, a knight in armor (well, in kilt actually - lot more appealing), wars, love... EVERYTHING.
    And, one of the most important things : LOTS OF PAGES! I love huge books, and these are just getting bigger and bigger through the story!
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  • Hailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2025
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    Great book, interesting and captivating read
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