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The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor

By: Robert Kirkman, Jay Bonansinga
Narrated by: Fred Berman
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Publisher's summary

Following in the footsteps of the New York Times best-selling graphic novels and the record-breaking new television show, this debut novel in a trilogy of original Walking Dead books chronicles the back story of the comic book series' greatest villain, The Governor.

In the Walking Dead universe, there is no greater villain than The Governor. The despot who runs the walled-off town of Woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice: whether it’s forcing prisoners to battle zombies in an arena for the townspeople’s amusement, or chopping off the appendages of those who cross him. The Governor was voted “Villain of the Year” by Wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial arc in the history of The Walking Dead comic book series. Now, for the first time, fans of The Walking Dead will discover how The Governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes.

©2011 Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

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“If the comic book writer Robert Kirkman were a superhero, his name might be the Midas Touch.” ( The New York Times)

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Awesome!

What did you love best about The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor?

I was thinking is a zombie book really going to be good in an audiobook. It was amazing, the narrator was unbelievable he made each charcter come alive. This is a must listen!!

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awsome

the reader did very good job at reading this out very good book a++ will read again

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Great Back story

This novel was a well written back story to one of the series most notable antagonists. You almost feel bad for the guy by the end of it all.

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No such thing as a ford s-10...

Was a little thrown when "Phillip" got splattered... Lol there is no such thing as a ford s10. Just saying!

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Another great way to geek out on WD

If you could sum up The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, depressing, shocking

What other book might you compare The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor to and why?

Hard to say, though I think if Hemingway or Camus ever wrote a zombie novel, it would be a lot like this book.

If you could rename The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor, what would you call it?

Actually, I would rename it Road to Woodbury, which is the title of the second book in the series. Rise of the Governor isn't really appropriate, because "the Governor" doesn't ever really appear in this book unless you count the very last page or two. The titles of the two volumes should really be switched.

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What a twist!

I'll admit that first I did struggle to stay interested, but once this story got my attention it definitely kept it. Long time Walking Dead fan, the difference between the book and the TV series was exciting and refreshing.

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Just like T.V.

Just as awesome as watching TWD on AMC!!! Great story & great performance! Good thing there's 4 more books, because I can't get enough!!!

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I want more......

I have to say I can't get enough. The story and performance are excellent.i love the back stories!
More please!

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Wonderfully done

Greatly enjoyed the narration. I had read the book previously saw on audible and decided to give it a chance. Very well done

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Wow! Definitely one of the best in its genre....

Would you listen to The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor again? Why?

Definitely! There was so much going on throughout the entire story. I will definitely be listening to this again.

What did you like best about this story?

The surprises. I thought I pretty much knew what was going to be the outcome of this book. I was completely wrong!!!

What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?

Narrator was excellent. He did a really great job with the volatile Phillip.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Anger, so many characters infuriated me in this story.... Other characters made me feel so sad! This is a well written book! Can't wait to read part 2.

Any additional comments?

I put off reading this book, because I watch the show. I didn't want to waste a credit if they were exactly the same. But the book is so much better than the show. (as usual)

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