TITLE: The Exile
: An Outlander Graphic Novel AUTHOR: Diana Gabaldon
STARTED: October 9, 2010
FINISHED: October 9, 2010
PAGES: 224
GENRE: Graphic Novel
FIRST SENTENCE: [From the intro] My mother taught me to read at the age of three - in part by reading me Walt Disney Comics.
SUMMARY: [From Amazon.com
] After too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland—but not without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh, promised Jamie’s late parents he’d watch over their brash son, making good on that vow will be no easy task. There’s already a fat bounty on the young exile’s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the sadistic British officer who’s crossed paths—and swords—with Jamie in the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who demands his nephew’s loyalty—or his life—and Dougal, war chieftain of Clan MacKenzie, who’d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed Colum’s heir.And then there is Claire Randall—mysterious, beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie’s life to stir his compassion . . . and arouse his desire.But even as Jamie’s heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she’s been sent by the Old Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly has something to hide, though Jamie can’t believe she could pose him any danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices—a life with him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere.
THOUGHTS: So pretty. The art in this graphic novel is just stunning. The story was a nice change of viewpoint from the rest of the series. I know for a fact that I will be rereading this book just to make sure that I picked up on all the details and plot points that Gabaldon put into this novel. I admit, I was distracted by the pictures and missed a bit of the storyline. Whoops.
RATING: 7/10 [Very Good]
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