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walking dead fall of the governor graphic novel robert kirkman read the comics comic books road to woodbury great book must read looking forward author uses rise of the governor books in this series lilly caul love the walking point of view dead fans feel like end of a trilogy next book
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Marco
3.0 out of 5 stars I hope part 2 will be better
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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-Originally posted on goodreads
-AVOID READING THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET

I knew coming into this that The Fall of the Governor 1 & 2 was going to be a retelling of the comics from Woodbury's point of view. Even though I had already read the issues on which the final two books of the series were based, I took to the idea in a heartbeat. How interesting that would be, right? It turns out it isn't what I expected it to be.

The beginning part of the book before it catches up to the comics is really useless, except that it introduces Lilly's new love interest, Austin. This is what Lilly is preoccupied with during the entire novel, as expected because she isn't a major player in the comics until later on (meaning, the next book). But, I've got to admit that learning of her pregnancy was a shocker--especially because us comic book readers knows what happens in the end. But this is Lilly the entire book in a nutshell: "I loved Josh but I also like Austin and whoops! Baby! Now what are we gonna do?" I still like Lilly as a character, but her departure from the main events proves that her inclusion in the first of two parts was only intended as a setup for the next installment of the series.

So, as a fan of the comic books, is it worth it? I'd say yes. Because it focuses on the characters of Woodbury, we get into the heads of Lilly, the Governor, Austin and Bruce, but that's not all--Michonne and Rick have their own POVs as well, and as we spent years as an outsider watching their story unfold, we finally get to know what they're thinking. These moments are brief, but they provide much insight into the characters. Getting inside the Governor's head especially really points things into perspective, and I'm glad that we are able to delve more into his psychosis, especially since things are obviously going to get worst for him as the story unfolds.

But even though we get to see the Woodbury side of things, I just don't think it really adds anything to the story already told in the comics. I should have expected it since Rick, Michonne, and Glenn arrived, but this is simply a retelling of the comics with insight into a few Woodbury residents and a few extra scenes. I was kind of hoping that we'd get more insight as to why Woodbury--especially Gabe and Bruce, who know of all the terrible things that the Governor does--would follow behind such a man. But no, the answer we get is exactly the answer that the comics provided. I'm a little disappointed in that, but since this is part 1 of 2, and Rick, Michonne and Glenn are out of Woodbury, I'm holding my breath for the next installment.
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Mommac83
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not as good as "the rise..."
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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This book was entertaining but nothing was as entertaining and crazy as "the rise of the governor." The books of this series that follow are ok but nothing holds a candle to the first one. Personally, they get more redundant as the continue. I am not sure what it is about the subsequent books, because they all have vulgarity and graphic gore in them, (and you prob shouldn't be reading them if you can't tolerate that,) but I think it was more warranted in the other installments. I have to say "the fall..." was probably my least favorite of all of them. The story felt more forced.
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C.
5.0 out of 5 stars The majority of the reviews for this book complain on ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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The majority of the reviews for this book complain on the merits of releasing it in two parts. I don't really care about that. I view this as book three of four. Woodbury is the stage as the authors lead us further down the rabbit hole that is the Governor and his twisted ways. For the more faint of heart, there are a few torture scenes that are very graphic and quite disturbing. That being said, this was an absolute page turner. Well worth the investment in time and money. I am going to get book four immediately following this review.
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Michelle Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Governor
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
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Anyone who knows the Walking Dead knows what a fabulous character the Governor is. He's the character that you love and hate all wrapped up into one. You don't have to have read the comic books to enjoy this book but it helps. Some of the same events that happened to Rick and the gang in the comic are also covered in this book just from a different perspective. Knowing these events prior to reading this book eliminates any confusion and I think enhances the overall story.
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Besani
2.0 out of 5 stars To be honest, I just wanted to know more about the Governor but got too bored to even finish the book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014
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Jay Bonansinga is a good writer, but I think they're just milking it, making more just because people will buy into it. Now, The Walking Dead: RISE of the Governor, the first one, is a good book, and I'd recommend it even if you've never even heard of the Walking Dead. After the first one I think it just kind of went down hill from there. Road To Woodbury, the second one, was an alright book but to be honest I only finished it because I love the Walking Dead and wanted to know more about it. If it were titled anything else I wouldn't have bothered. I couldn't even finish this one. Forgetting the fact that the main character, Lily, is annoying, I just got so bored with it. There are interesting characters with good story lines but the main story is just so slow.

I'd just read the first one (rise of the governor), ignore the rest, and look up what happens online.
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Richard S. White
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! AAA+++
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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Character-driven, plot-loaded, premise-establishing and genre-legitimizing . . . What more can be said of Kirkman's continuing masterwork as it builds, steadily and nerve-rackingly, toward perhaps its penultimate and series-wrapping story arc. The undead, the Walkers, Lurkers and rotters -- the Zombies, have never been enough of a threst to the vestiges of humanity. Living mankind has always been the most-dangerous enemies of Rick Grimes' group -- because the dead are dead, the living retain the capacity for Evil, and even walking among the dead, humanity is once again going to war.
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Markus
4.0 out of 5 stars Revenge Is Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015
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Finally, some characters from the prison come into play: Rick, Glenn, and Michonne. The storylines are much different than the television series, but that's refreshing in a way. The Governor continues his reckless and megalomaniacal methods of leadership. I won't spoil it for everyone, but if you despise The Governor and want to see him get what's coming to him, then you need to read this book.
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Stephen P. Adams
4.0 out of 5 stars Hear the thoughts of the Governor of the COMICS, not the TV show
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
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I really miss my Walking Dead on TV, so I thought this would be a good hold-me-over. It is, but it's very true to the comics, and not the TV series. I won't post any spoilers. It also adds other characters along the way, but hey, it's fiction and there ARE other people in Woodbury. I'll never give anything regarding TWD less than 4 stars unless it was awful, so 4 stars. The governor of the comic book is evil... here you find out from the inside of his head.
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Mags
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable zombie yarn, brutal and bleak.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2014
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I'm not going to post a book review mainly because I haven't finished it and I don't want to give any spoilers away. I've read the rest of the books in the series so I can say that whilst it's not going to win any major literary awards (the quality of writing is a little hit and miss), it's an enjoyable detour from the main story arc and follows the TV show more closely than the comic books. It's possible to blitz through it in a few hours, or else make the commute far more pleasant over a week.

The seller I bought mine from initially sent Part Two, but once I made them aware they got Part One out to me in double quick time, so I can't fault their service.
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Jordan
3.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2015
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I fell in love with the first book, suffered through the second and found that this third book really isn't that great. Without giving the plot away, characterization that has been worked on throughout the last book feels like it's just been thrown out the window and replaced with a totally different personality! The book writing style is also fairly difficult to read, especially when you've lost any connection with the characters.

Anyway, I think 3* is generous, unfortunately I won't be buying the next in the series since I've lost interest now.
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David Fisher
4.0 out of 5 stars I love the TV show of The Walking Dead
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2014
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I love the TV show of The Walking Dead, and also the comic books... So thought I'd give the 4 novels a try, in-between waiting for the next TV series and next lot of comic books. Got to say, I really enjoyed reading all 4 of them, although the first 1 was standout, with the others not quite so good. If you're a fan of the TV show/comic books, then these 4 novels will be a really enjoyable read and put an extra spin on things... Basically you see things from a different perspective, ie - The Governors! Well worth a try.
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lvp
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2018
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Not much to say really. If you liked the others you'll love this one too. Really good story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No holds barred!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2016
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Familiar face a are introduced in this book, and the author doesn't hold back on the gore! Found it very difficult to put down, even through the rather grisly moments - specifically the ending. A must read for any fan of the Walking Dead.
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