The Scottish Prisoner

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman, Rick Holmes

Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the Quill Award and the Corine International Book Prize, Diana Gabaldon is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Outlander series. This fourth novel featuring popular character Lord John Grey is told both from Lord Grey’s perspective and from that of Jamie Fraser, the star of the Outlander series.

©2011 Diana Gabaldon (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Jamie's narration?

why, if the voice of Jamie could do a Scottish accent (he does when he's speaking), doesn't he do it when he's thinking? I can't imagine Jamie Fraser thinking in a British accent.....

The Scotti's prisoner

I loved it, the friendship was amazing and I liked thee story lines and characters

Warm and subtle

Enjoyed very much. Fits beautifully into The Outlander series and enriches my understanding of it.

Loved it!

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed listening to this. Some people have mentioned that if you are used to Davinia Porter's narration that you may be better off reading the book. I don't think so. I liked the narration. BUT, then again, I have never particularly liked Davinia Porter's narration. I much prefer Geraldine James who narrates the abridged versions. I really, really had a hard time listening to the first book (A Breath of Snow and Ashes) that I purchased with her narration. As a matter of fact, I quit listening and bought the abridged version and much, much later listened to the unabridged version.
ANYWAY. . .Diana did a wonderful job with this book!! I highly recommend it!

My Favorite of the Lord John Grey

This is by far the best of the Lord John Grey books. Or, perhaps, I enjoyed it more because so much of the story centered around Jamie Fraser. I only wish it had been narrated by Davina Porter. While the narrators do a fine job with the other characters, Jamie's voice is not quite right.

Ms Gabaldon continues her wonderful books.

Would you listen to The Scottish Prisoner again? Why?

I would listen to this book again. Ms Gabaldon puts so much into each story that it requires a second listening / reading just to make sure you didn't miss something important. A small thing now could be developed into something in the next book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character is James Frazier. Big surprise. I enjoy that she has made him an honorable, trustworthy, loyal person/spouse. He is exactly the friend you would want.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Woodman and Rick Holmes – was your favorite?

Both gentlemen did a great job.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I would have to read the book again to properly answer this question.

This was a great book & the narration was not bad

What did you like best about this story?

Its an extention of the Outlander series and I love all of it.

What about Jeff Woodman and Rick Holmes ’s performance did you like?

I think the narration was just fine, (as always) Jeff Woodman does a great many characters so that you recognize who is speaking/thinking Rick Holmes's version of Jamie was just fine, unlike some of the other reviews stated. I had no issues with listening to the two readers.

Wonderful

So glad I listened to the Scottish Prisoner.
Seeing Lord John and Jamie work as team, with their friendship and respect growth.

Definitely a winner!

Brilliant readers make the book a great experience

I admit that I fall into the camp of those who think Diana Gabaldon can do no wrong and write no crap. "The Scottish Prisoner" is one of those books that can definitely do no wrong or could be perceived of as crap. A tight story, full of layers and plot twists, that when I first read it, I was so involved that I couldn't put it down until I was finished with the book. Getting the audiobook has only reinforced that feeling -- this story is wonderful!

It's so well written, the dialogue rings true, and the character relationships don't go off into typical romance land -- not everyone is going to get along all of the time. And even though I know that John and Jamie become fast friends later on, at this point in the story, they are what could best be described as "polite enemies".

But the best part of this audiobook is having the two readers alternating and interacting. A stroke of genius, Holmes has Jamie Fraser down pat. Woodman has been reading all of the Lord John books and his characterization is also brilliant. Both men make this book an incredible experience in the reading.

If you love Diana Gabaldon, Lord John, and/or Jamie Fraser...if you love "The Scottish Prisoner", then you simply must get this audiobook! You will fall more deeply in love with all of the above and enjoy the book that much more.

Interesting in between the big books story

I love these small stories of the characters of Outlander World. It is just getting more and more interesting to me. The voice actors capture the characters accurately in my opinion.