DRAGONFLY IN AMBER

The story of Dragonfly in Amber picks up where the first book, Outlander, left off. Claire Randall, a time-traveler from the 20th century, has returned to her own time after spending several years in 18th century Scotland with her husband Jamie Fraser. In the present day, Claire is reunited with her daughter Brianna and her husband Frank, who is not the man she left behind in the past.

The novel is structured as a series of flashbacks, with Claire telling Brianna the story of her time in Scotland with Jamie. The flashbacks are interspersed with scenes from the present day, as Claire and Brianna try to uncover the truth about Jamie’s fate after the Battle of Culloden.

One of the strengths of the audiobook version of Dragonfly in Amber is Davina Porter’s narration. Porter has a great voice for storytelling, and she does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. Her Scottish accents are particularly impressive, and she manages to differentiate between the various characters in a way that makes it easy to follow the story.

The novel itself is a bit slower-paced than the first book in the series, but it is still a compelling read. The flashbacks to Claire’s time in Scotland are particularly interesting, as we get to see more of the political and social landscape of the time period. Gabaldon does an excellent job of weaving historical events into the story, and the audiobook version makes it easy to follow along.

One of the most interesting aspects of Dragonfly in Amber is the relationship between Claire and Jamie. Their love story is at the heart of the novel, and Gabaldon does an excellent job of portraying the complexities of their relationship. The audiobook version of the novel makes it easy to get lost in their story, and Porter’s narration adds an extra layer of emotion to their scenes together.

Another strength of the audiobook version of Dragonfly in Amber is the way it handles the various accents and dialects of the characters. The novel is set in Scotland and France, and there are a variety of accents and dialects represented. Porter does an excellent job of differentiating between the various accents, making it easy to follow along with the story.

One of the criticisms of the novel is that it can be a bit slow-paced at times. The flashbacks to Claire’s time in Scotland are interesting, but they can drag on a bit too long. However, the audiobook version of the novel makes it easier to get through these slower sections, as Porter’s narration keeps the listener engaged.

Overall, Dragonfly in Amber is a great choice for fans of the Outlander series. The audiobook version is particularly well-done, with Davina Porter’s narration adding an extra layer of emotion to the story. While the novel can be a bit slow-paced at times, the audiobook version makes it easy to get lost in the world of Outlander for an extended period.