A review by lisawreading
The Exile by Diana Gabaldon

5.0

What a lovely graphic novel! While I wouldn't recommend The Exile for anyone who hasn't read at least the first book of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, for fans, this is a delicious treat. The Exile covers (according to the author) approximately the first third of Outlander, in a very condensed, shorthand form. In addition to the familiar story, a bit more background for hero Jamie is provided, as well as some additional perspectives, most notably that of secondary character Murtagh. The star of The Exile, undeniably, is the lovely artwork. The illustrator has created a lush and moody background for the story, using beautiful color to evoke the story's setting in the Scottish Highlands. Main characters Jamie and Claire are gorgeously portrayed, perhaps not exactly as I would have pictured them, but in a manner none the less faithful to their descriptions and essence in Outlander. If you enjoyed Outlander, you won't want to miss The Exile. I just hope there are plans to continue with the story in a second graphic novel.