The Exile (Outlander Graphic, Bk 1)
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Genres: Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels
Book Type: Hardcover
This was my first graphic novel, and I enjoyed it a lot. Ive read a few manga, and compared to those the layout of Exile was much more blocky and symmetrical, which I found easier to read. The art and characters themselves are also more life-like and less anime-ish.
The art is my favorite part because of just how deceptive and good it is. Some of the Scots looked a lot a like but Gabaldon always gives you some clue in each frame as to which one is which, whether its the color of the plaid or the hair or angle of the cheekbones.
Id never heard of the Outlanders, so story-wise I was completely new to the world. I really like Jamiehes an adorable rascal, but honorable and dedicated. Hes young and foolish, but surprisingly aware of the politics being played at around him, and of his own worth within those schemes. Claire is also cool. She handles her sudden change in surroundings and shift in time well compared to other time-traveling heroines Ive read. Im not sure how she got there, exactly, and with Kenneth and Geillis running around apparently knowing more than any medieval person should, I felt lost in the larger scheme of the story.
I like the development of the love story, but Im kind of surprised that Claire acquiesces so easily to marry Jamie considering she continually references her present-day husband several times and that connection appears to give her strength. But still, she and Jamie are a good match for each other.
Im not for sure how Geillis and Claire came to be accused of witchcraft, so I would have liked a little more clarity there. Also, Geillis is a character I would have loved to learn more about. She seems to have a lot more going on that what little bit you get to see. Kenneth too has more going on, but I think Geillis is the more interesting, partially because she comes right out at the end and says shes a witch. Shes obviously got an ulterior motive, but its not revealed.
Overall, I good, relaxing read.
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The art is my favorite part because of just how deceptive and good it is. Some of the Scots looked a lot a like but Gabaldon always gives you some clue in each frame as to which one is which, whether its the color of the plaid or the hair or angle of the cheekbones.
Id never heard of the Outlanders, so story-wise I was completely new to the world. I really like Jamiehes an adorable rascal, but honorable and dedicated. Hes young and foolish, but surprisingly aware of the politics being played at around him, and of his own worth within those schemes. Claire is also cool. She handles her sudden change in surroundings and shift in time well compared to other time-traveling heroines Ive read. Im not sure how she got there, exactly, and with Kenneth and Geillis running around apparently knowing more than any medieval person should, I felt lost in the larger scheme of the story.
I like the development of the love story, but Im kind of surprised that Claire acquiesces so easily to marry Jamie considering she continually references her present-day husband several times and that connection appears to give her strength. But still, she and Jamie are a good match for each other.
Im not for sure how Geillis and Claire came to be accused of witchcraft, so I would have liked a little more clarity there. Also, Geillis is a character I would have loved to learn more about. She seems to have a lot more going on that what little bit you get to see. Kenneth too has more going on, but I think Geillis is the more interesting, partially because she comes right out at the end and says shes a witch. Shes obviously got an ulterior motive, but its not revealed.
Overall, I good, relaxing read.
www.whitneycarter.wordpress.com
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