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  • An Echo in the Bone: International Edition

  • Outlander, Book 7
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 45 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (979 ratings)
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By: Diana Gabaldon
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Summary

This seventh novel in author Diana Gabaldon's immensely popular Outlander saga takes listeners on a thrilling journey to 1777 America. 

Jamie Fraser knows from his time-traveling wife, Claire, that, no matter how unlikely it seems, America will win the Revolutionary War. But fighting for the eventual winner is no guarantee of safety. And worse still, the possibility of pointing a weapon at his own son - a young officer in the British army - haunts Jamie's every thought.

©2009 Diana Gabaldon (P)2020 Recorded Books, Inc.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Another spellbinding tale, but unfinished!

Having read this latest rendering in the saga, I am left bereft! It seemed to finish in the middle of the book. I can't believe the author has left so many story lines only just started. Only one of the main characters has any closure. All the rest are left in some life threatening pickle. She has never done this before. Usually, although there are lots of loose ends, she at least leaves her main characters in some relative safety. This time all 6 are left suspended in mortal danger. I really feel cheated. Especially as most of the predicaments they are left in are only created in the last few chapters.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Wait for book 8 before buying this one

Four stars rather than five. Why?
Simply because we are left with too many lose ends. The characters have a LOT going on and then the book just ends.
What makes this worse is that book 8 isn't out until 2013 and I have no clue as to when the audiobook will be launched. It's a long wait. These books are so rich in characters that my concern is that now I run the risk of forgetting who's who during the wait for book 8.
The Outlander series is absolutely amazing and Davina Porter is frankly the best narrator I've ever listened to. She was thee perfect choice for these books.
Again, wait for book 8 before immersing yourself in book 7.

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    5 out of 5 stars

an echo in the bone

i found this book as good as the rest considering how long the unabridged version is its a really good story unfortunatley book 6 a breath of snow and ashes has not been available to download although i have read it i would like it on audible.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good

I love this series, and this is certainly not the best. However, I do think it is better than firey Cross. Way too much of Willy and Lord John in this for my liking, and Willy is a pretty poor character if you ask me. A lot of the William stuff is pretty boring, and quite disjointed. Saying that, the Jamie and Clare stuff was really high quality as ever!

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  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars

Read it first

Davina Porters narration is brilliant, as always. The let down is the book itself. Not enough Jamie and Claire or Brianna and Roger. Way too much Lord John and Willie. Its easier to skip those parts when reading a paper back than forwarding a recording. I know its fiction, which is why the story didnt need so many unnecessary disturbing scenes. Burning the prostitute for example. The book would have been just as good at half the size (and I like big books).

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The Standard of Narration for ALL Audible Books!

Where does An Echo in the Bone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book ranks about the highest I've douwnloaded. Not just the story - but the narrator makes it SUCH a joy to listen to!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Claire and Jamie are my favourite characters of course, the book is about them after all. But next comes Brianne (yikes, the American accent isn't great but you CAN differentiate and it isn't dire) and Roger is fantastic - but the children are just so cute when she does their voices! You can tell each and every different character with out fail - and tell whether they are good or bad.

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

Davina Porter is the very best narrator of any book I have listened to. I have listened to many, many books from Steven King to Alan Carr and I could listen to her all night! Her reading is appropriate, passionate, temperate and even - and the accents she does are so good!

Any additional comments?

I have read the hardback books by Diana Gabaldon - but Davina porter made them come alive for me. And the ultimate praise - my partner also loves listening to the books! He is just not a romantic fiction man lol - but she makes it in to an epic tale. Brilliant.

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Cliffhanger

I love these Outlander sagas but felt very frustrated when the tale ended with a cliff hanger. This was too much with Jem in peril, Roger lost through the stones again, Bryanna threatened and Claire married to Lrd John. Too many untied ends for a complete novel

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Another great listen

Would you consider the audio edition of An Echo in the Bone to be better than the print version?

Yes, because I absolutely love Davina Porter and I couldn't imagine any other these books without her voice behind them!

What was one of the most memorable moments of An Echo in the Bone?

When Jamie, Claire and young Ian went back to Lallybroch

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There are too many to choose, but one of my favourites is when Jamie and William are both at the bedside of General Fraser but don't see each other.

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

No, but I do love the characters like old friends

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excellent

again , with the excellent discriptive and well researched writing, coupled with the most clever and unigue voice and performance from Devena Porter, this book is brilliantly delivered and a 'must read' !!

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What made the experience of listening to An Echo in the Bone the most enjoyable?

It was DG at her best and DP at her usual excellent narration. I have followed all seven books now and am completely absorbed in this saga.

What did you like best about this story?

It is so varied and the research is superb.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

All of them

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely, but I have to sleep sometime!

Any additional comments?

The ending has left so many balls in the air and situations unresolved. Please hurry with the next book.

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