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alifeoflit's review against another edition
5.0
Was it the best graphic novel ever? No, but I also don’t really care for graphic novels in general. But did I enjoy getting Jamie’s side of the story and delving back into Scotland? Absolutely. If I ever rate an Outlander book less than 5 stars, just know that I was held hostage and forced to lie.
karenmaloney's review against another edition
4.0
Picked it up at my library after reading book eight. This brought me right back to the start of it all and made me thankful for ever reading the book(s) to begin with.
livetoread2024's review against another edition
2.0
Disappointing but then again, I hate graphic novels. Found it hard to distinguish the different male characters from the drawings - they all looked so similar. And who was this Kenneth guy?
queencleo's review against another edition
2.0
When I saw my local library had a copy I had to check it out... I'm a completionist.
Graphic novels really aren't my thing but I thought the illustrations may translate my imaginary Jamie Fraser to paper a little better. Some of them did and some of them didn't. As a graphic novel, exceptional quality. As Outlander canon, well... An interesting diversion.
Graphic novels really aren't my thing but I thought the illustrations may translate my imaginary Jamie Fraser to paper a little better. Some of them did and some of them didn't. As a graphic novel, exceptional quality. As Outlander canon, well... An interesting diversion.
saeverra's review against another edition
2.0
Meh? Cool new perspectives and some different insight, but found it a tad boring and Claire seemed WAY too overly sexualized to me.
cozylittlemess's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Outlander was written for the female gaze , this graphic novel was illustrated for the men gaze and missed his mark. All the men are the same , the women’s breasts are .. something, the clothes are awful. Story wise it was ok-ish , they added some stuff way out of the book and show stories , I did appreciate seeing why Murtaugh ended up saving Claire. It was also very hard to follow (especially with all the men looking the same) and I’ve seen the show and read the books multiple times
Am I glad to have it in my collection ? Yes .
Was it good ? Meh disappointing
Am I glad to have it in my collection ? Yes .
Was it good ? Meh disappointing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, and Violence
elizabethjhnson's review against another edition
2.0
I've got one word for this book and that's BUSTY.
nicoleinthelab's review against another edition
4.0
I found it very interesting to see the beginning of Claire & Jamie's story from a different POV.
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a huge Outlander fan, so I couldn't resist this graphic novel. The Exile covers the first third of Outlander, mainly told from Murtagh and Jamie's viewpoints. The first part covers the time when Jamie first returns from France, briefly mentioned in Outlander. Jamie comes across as a bit headstrong though not reckless and is kept on track by his godfather, Murtagh. Murtagh witnesses Claire's arrival through the stones, making him suspicious of her and why she is there. Unlike the original, there is an additional character in Kenneth, another time-traveler and cohort of Geillis. I never quite understood his purpose. The events that occur during their time at Castle Leoch and on the rent collecting journey were well done. The wedding scene was also good.
Having read Outlander several times, I never had a problem following the story in this book. The graphic novel format is more condensed, without the signature descriptive prose of the original. I didn't care much for many of the illustrations. The men all looked enough alike that it was sometimes challenging to figure out who was speaking. Claire's portrayal isn't so good either. I thought she looked harsh. I also agree with other reviewers that her proportions were highly exaggerated.
Overall, I enjoyed the graphic novel. I think it helps that I'm familiar with the story. I'm not sure that it would be a good introduction to the Outlander world.
Having read Outlander several times, I never had a problem following the story in this book. The graphic novel format is more condensed, without the signature descriptive prose of the original. I didn't care much for many of the illustrations. The men all looked enough alike that it was sometimes challenging to figure out who was speaking. Claire's portrayal isn't so good either. I thought she looked harsh. I also agree with other reviewers that her proportions were highly exaggerated.
Overall, I enjoyed the graphic novel. I think it helps that I'm familiar with the story. I'm not sure that it would be a good introduction to the Outlander world.
otherashley's review against another edition
2.0
This was just sort of weird and unnecessary. The plot was all wonky, the art was attractive but didn't really fit the feel of it and I'm just all around just not impressed.