Reviews

The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor and The Road to Woodbury by Jay Bonansinga, Robert Kirkman

wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition

3.0

Continuing the tale of the man known as The Governor and the character living in Woodbury, this series finally converges with the graphic novel series (the second half of book 5 and the first half of book 6) where Rick, Glen and Michonne make an appearance. Some scenes are lifted straight from the comic book and others are from different points of view or following different characters like Lilly and Austen as their relationship evolves.

Like the graphic novel, this does cover the Governor's tape of Michonne and her subsequent revenge in grisly detail, so be warned of that.

Needless to say, this has little bearing on the TV show which has only a passing resemblance to this chapter of the graphic novels.

reanimatedreader's review against another edition

4.0

Following on from the previous backstory of the Governor this book focuses on his role in Woodbury and the residents. It's strange reading this and in pop some Walking Dead comic characters and they're described from a Woodbury local's point of view. This book is a lot more sinister in that it goes into the psychologically evil mind of a broken man and his actions.

Not as gripping or as interesting as the previous books, possibly because the story is now around how bad a person can be rather than why they are the way they are.

mysticlucy's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5