The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel
The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel is a 2010 graphic novel based on Diana Gabaldon's 1991 novel Outlander.[1][2] Written by Gabaldon with artwork by Hoang Nguyen, the work adapts the first third of Outlander.[1][3] The Outlander series incorporates elements of historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure and science fiction/fantasy.[4]
| The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Format | One-shot |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | September 2010 |
| No. of issues | 1 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Diana Gabaldon |
| Artist(s) | Hoang Nguyen |
Plot
Retelling the first third of Outlander, the graphic novel follows married World War II nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall, who finds herself transported back in time to Scotland in 1743.[1][2] There she encounters civil war and the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser.[1][2] Unlike the source novel, this work is presented from the point of view of Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Jamie's godfather and sworn protector.[1][3]
Characters
- Claire Beauchamp-Randall: Married World War II nurse who finds herself transported back in time to 1743 Scotland and ends up marrying Jamie Fraser.
- James "Jamie" Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser: Young mid-18th century redheaded Highland warrior
- Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser: Loyal member of the Clan MacKenzie-Fraser who has sworn to protect Jamie since birth
Reception
Publishers Weekly called The Exile "a disappointment" as a graphic novel, noting that it "suffers under the weight of dialogue intended for a much longer book" and that "scenes that ought to be exciting, such as sword fights and escapes from the law are breezed over in a page or two."[2] The review praised Nguyen's artwork and recommended the graphic novel for Gabaldon's fans.[2] Noting Gabaldon's experience as a writer for Disney Comics, Casey Brienza of GraphicNovelsReporter.com wrote that "the marriage of picture and text is a skillful one."[1] Brienza called Nguyen's representations of the characters "dead on" and labeled the work "a credible addition to Gabaldon’s literary oeuvre that is certain to become a must-have for loyal readers who are liable to have never picked up a graphic novel before."[1]
The Exile debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best-Seller List for graphic novels, spent three weeks at #1 and remained on the list for 14 weeks.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Brienza, Casey (September 21, 2010). "The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel". GraphicNovelReporter.com. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Fiction Book Review: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel". Publishers Weekly. August 23, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Official site: The Exile (graphic novel)". DianaGabaldon.com. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Reese, Jennifer (November 27, 2007). "Book Review: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (2007)". EW.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
External links
- Official website
- "An Outlander Family Tree (Official)". Random House. 2014.
- Hester, Patrick (August 11, 2014). "Review: Outlander: The Exile". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- "The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel". Scifi.nightowlreviews.com. December 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.