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paulajg's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
chanksycat's review against another edition
3.0
This book is not for the faint of heart. Much more graphic and disturbing than the first 2 books. I felt like I was reading Saw the movie.
Overall, I've enjoyed the series. The writing isn't award-winning but it's entertaining. Getting the backstory on the best villain in TWD world makes it worth the time.
Overall, I've enjoyed the series. The writing isn't award-winning but it's entertaining. Getting the backstory on the best villain in TWD world makes it worth the time.
jaxyway's review against another edition
4.0
The first half of the novel is a bit slow; after reading that characters in the graphic novels and television show (Rick, Glenn, and Michonne) were going to be featured, I was a little underwhelmed at Lilly's reappearance. I only vaguely remember her story from the second novel, which was fairly lackluster with its flagrant use of ridiculous foreshadowing. However, despite a few eye roll moments between her and her new beau, Austin (I think that's his name), her story in this novel... was okay.
The second half of the novel was much better. I was literally on the edge of my seat. The scenes featuring The Governor and Michonne were electrifying -- possibly even the best moments in the series.
Don't get me wrong; literary masterpiece this is not. But fans of the franchise will likely be pleased. Although I'm sure they'd be more pleased if this was the end of the "trilogy" as planned. This is part 1 of 2 of the 3rd book in the "trilogy." Which equals a total of 4 books. Which, sadly, isn't a trilogy.
The second half of the novel was much better. I was literally on the edge of my seat. The scenes featuring The Governor and Michonne were electrifying -- possibly even the best moments in the series.
Don't get me wrong; literary masterpiece this is not. But fans of the franchise will likely be pleased. Although I'm sure they'd be more pleased if this was the end of the "trilogy" as planned. This is part 1 of 2 of the 3rd book in the "trilogy." Which equals a total of 4 books. Which, sadly, isn't a trilogy.
jaipal's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story about the Governor and people of Woodbury from the Walking Dead comics. The story is told from their point of view, after Rick and Michonne escaped from Woodbury.
The story can be a filler for either the TV series or the comic.
The story can be a filler for either the TV series or the comic.
shack70's review against another edition
4.0
Best of the Walking Dead books so far. I wasn't sure how these books tied in but it was good to find the novels tie more into the comics over the TV show. This is definitely the comics Governor and not the TV show one.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely thought I'd reviewed this one when I finished it, but alas! As always, this was a fun romp in The Walking Dead universe, showing us a totally different look at the world as opposed to what we are shown on the TV show.
Lily truly comes into her own, moving from just a survivor to a barrel-headed maverick with a knack for leading. To see such a transformation was riveting, though at times a little strange given that she was written by a man.
The one thing I didn't need to know about this universe, I will say, is how zombies can smell menstruating women if they don't use a tampon...talk about questions I didn't need answered!
Lily truly comes into her own, moving from just a survivor to a barrel-headed maverick with a knack for leading. To see such a transformation was riveting, though at times a little strange given that she was written by a man.
The one thing I didn't need to know about this universe, I will say, is how zombies can smell menstruating women if they don't use a tampon...talk about questions I didn't need answered!
bigbookgeek's review against another edition
2.0
I was a bit disappointed in this one. The first two in the trilogy were enjoyable stories, it was great getting a glimpse into the past of The Governor and a bit of understanding as to why he is so twisted. When I found out that the third "book" was actually split into at least two parts, making this a series, not a trilogy, I was apprehensive. Then when this book was released right around the season premiere, yet again, I thought it was a bit hokey. This book takes us right smack dab into the end of Season 3 of the TV series, but for something being marketed as a tie-in to the series, it sure has the characters and events being completely different. As a stand alone, it would be just OK (it really does have the feel of a rushed piece commercialized fiction), but as a companion to the TV series, it stinks. Can't speak to how it would be as a companion to the comic series as I've only read a few of those. Bottom line is, if you're a TWD fan, you'll probably want to read it because it has Kirkman's name attached, but it probably didn't have much input from the man himself, my guess is the co author, Jay Bonansinga, did most of the work here.
butterfly2507's review against another edition
5.0
MANN EY was für ein Ende. Die Spannung, die Rache, die Handlung einfach nur toll! Schade dass es noch einen vierten Band geben wird und ich wieder so lange warten muss :D
yorgabunz's review against another edition
The torture scene was intense! The show doest even come close to what happens in this volume.