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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
*minor spoilers*
2.5 stars. I can't get past how poorly written these female characters are. Absolutely no characterization or character development. All they talked about in this entire volume is sewing and all they did was have sex with the male characters. So so awful. Even when they decide to establish a committee, not one female is chosen because they don't want to have a say and they just want to feel "protected." Bullshit--I can understand that mindset in the first few volumes, but these women aren't progressing at all. Even Andrea--who is supposedly the "best shot"--volunteered herself to be seamstress. SO out of character. And then we are introduced to Michonne--one of the best characters on TV right now--and she immediately gives Tyreese a blow job. Why?!Thank God the show has so many dynamic female (and male) characters. This story *is* very good, but there's no reason to be sloppy with the characterization. I gave this volume an extra half star because I really enjoyed Rick's speech at the end. Now I'm going to go watch the show and feel better about my own worth as a human being.
2.5 stars. I can't get past how poorly written these female characters are. Absolutely no characterization or character development. All they talked about in this entire volume is sewing and all they did was have sex with the male characters. So so awful. Even when they decide to establish a committee, not one female is chosen because they don't want to have a say and they just want to feel "protected." Bullshit--I can understand that mindset in the first few volumes, but these women aren't progressing at all. Even Andrea--who is supposedly the "best shot"--volunteered herself to be seamstress. SO out of character. And then we are introduced to Michonne--one of the best characters on TV right now--and she immediately gives Tyreese a blow job. Why?!Thank God the show has so many dynamic female (and male) characters. This story *is* very good, but there's no reason to be sloppy with the characterization. I gave this volume an extra half star because I really enjoyed Rick's speech at the end. Now I'm going to go watch the show and feel better about my own worth as a human being.
Still struggling with the lack of colour. I think there's one character here who I've no idea who they are.
Anyway...
This segment of the story deals more with emotions and interactions than survival. Now that the group have 'settled' into their new home, the reality of their situation and the fallout of the things they've been through bubble to the surface. Love triangles, murder, guilt, tragedy and grief see members of the group acting out in different ways.
I feel this is a slower volume than the first three and that the story has slightly stalled, but it does focus on the characterisations. Having said that, having gotten to know them better, I like them less.
Having seen the TV series first, I can't help but compare the two, as I have in last month's wrap-up which included the first 3 books. At this point, we're still in the first half of Season 3. There's still no Woodbury or the Governor, which is fine, as already mentioned, the group have some personal issues to push through. The love triangle was something not even hinted at in the show, particularly as none of the characters have even met each other at this point. I like how they changed Carol for the show, she's certainly unrecognisable to the one in the book. It's also interesting to see how the group dynamic has changed with different characters having died, survived or even existed between the two mediums.
Certainly the book does take the time to flesh out the characters, something the show hadn't done much of up to this point By introducing the Governor earlier, even in a parallel storyline, the show has more intrigue and the characters have more charisma.
Anyway...
This segment of the story deals more with emotions and interactions than survival. Now that the group have 'settled' into their new home, the reality of their situation and the fallout of the things they've been through bubble to the surface. Love triangles, murder, guilt, tragedy and grief see members of the group acting out in different ways.
I feel this is a slower volume than the first three and that the story has slightly stalled, but it does focus on the characterisations. Having said that, having gotten to know them better, I like them less.
Having seen the TV series first, I can't help but compare the two, as I have in last month's wrap-up which included the first 3 books. At this point, we're still in the first half of Season 3. There's still no Woodbury or the Governor, which is fine, as already mentioned, the group have some personal issues to push through. The love triangle was something not even hinted at in the show, particularly as none of the characters have even met each other at this point. I like how they changed Carol for the show, she's certainly unrecognisable to the one in the book. It's also interesting to see how the group dynamic has changed with different characters having died, survived or even existed between the two mediums.
Certainly the book does take the time to flesh out the characters, something the show hadn't done much of up to this point By introducing the Governor earlier, even in a parallel storyline, the show has more intrigue and the characters have more charisma.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Charlie Adlard's artwork gets worse and worse. Some of the panels look like he's doodled them on a the back of a napkin in a bar. Probably wouldn't be as noticeable if they hadn't had Tony Moore illustrating the comic for the first few issues. And don't get me started on the awful female characters. Glad the TV show chucked most of it away.
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If you guys think these characters have lost their marbles before wait till you read this volume! It is exciting to witness how we are still in the beginning phases of this series and already we have seen death, chaos, and madness when it comes to these characters, their loved ones, and the consequences of their action.
The comic begins where Dexter (the murderer) wants the gang to leave the prison and has them on gunpoint and while his actions may seem insane he forgot one single component which is when he found the guns he forgot that the entire prison hasn't been swept so a massive army of Zombies have escaped and now the gang has to fight them and in-between that drama Rick kills Dexter in order to save the gang. This is crucial detail because it will haunt him by the end of this volume! His actions are justifiable and would have done the same thing but I believe all these killings have taken a toll on him and everyone else.
After that incident everything becomes fine and dandy except for a new character that enters this story and causes drama. She knows how to kill Zombies well without using guns and wants to live in the prison for sanctuary which was granted except she cannot have any weapons and has to live in a jail cell which is nothing compare to being on the road for months killing zombies 24/7. Immediately while being in the prison she has the hots for Tyreese and with her special skills goes down on him. He doesn't fight and essentially he ruined his relationship with his girlfriend and all hell breaks loose.
Rick and Tyreese get into a nasty fight over how Ricks killings are justifiable compare to Tyreese who has essentially murdered people out of anger. The fight becomes deadly and Rick almost died from it and after that nasty fight the group decides to make a committee that will have equal power and responsibility of making the rules, enforcing them, and trying to be civil in a savage world. The gang is afraid of Rick for murdering Dexter and lying to them and Rick gives an eloquent speech saying to go fu%%@$#k themselves and stop living this fantasy that we will all be saved and everything will go back to normal.
I do not know but I agree wholehearted with Rick and while these responsibilities of being a leader has taken a toll on him, his actions are justifiable and at the very end I wanted to smack everyone who disagreed with him. Living in this dystopian society is not easy but it is interesting how false hope can do wonders for people and how ignorant they have been while pursing this dream of salvation. The salvation is themselves for trying to maintain order and survival until they die and Rick made the connection that they are the Walking Dead since the moment they die they become Zombies.
I have no clue where this series is heading and thats what I love about the Walking Dead. In one volume they can cram months or even years to one issue and we see the effects the Zombies have damaged them in the progression of time since the Apocalypse. I would like to know desperately what caused this epidemic and hopefully these series continues to be phenomenal compare to other graphic novels that should have quit by the 10th volume (*Cough Cough Fables Cough Cough*).
Until next time on The Walking Dead...
If you guys think these characters have lost their marbles before wait till you read this volume! It is exciting to witness how we are still in the beginning phases of this series and already we have seen death, chaos, and madness when it comes to these characters, their loved ones, and the consequences of their action.
The comic begins where Dexter (the murderer) wants the gang to leave the prison and has them on gunpoint and while his actions may seem insane he forgot one single component which is when he found the guns he forgot that the entire prison hasn't been swept so a massive army of Zombies have escaped and now the gang has to fight them and in-between that drama Rick kills Dexter in order to save the gang. This is crucial detail because it will haunt him by the end of this volume! His actions are justifiable and would have done the same thing but I believe all these killings have taken a toll on him and everyone else.
After that incident everything becomes fine and dandy except for a new character that enters this story and causes drama. She knows how to kill Zombies well without using guns and wants to live in the prison for sanctuary which was granted except she cannot have any weapons and has to live in a jail cell which is nothing compare to being on the road for months killing zombies 24/7. Immediately while being in the prison she has the hots for Tyreese and with her special skills goes down on him. He doesn't fight and essentially he ruined his relationship with his girlfriend and all hell breaks loose.
Rick and Tyreese get into a nasty fight over how Ricks killings are justifiable compare to Tyreese who has essentially murdered people out of anger. The fight becomes deadly and Rick almost died from it and after that nasty fight the group decides to make a committee that will have equal power and responsibility of making the rules, enforcing them, and trying to be civil in a savage world. The gang is afraid of Rick for murdering Dexter and lying to them and Rick gives an eloquent speech saying to go fu%%@$#k themselves and stop living this fantasy that we will all be saved and everything will go back to normal.
I do not know but I agree wholehearted with Rick and while these responsibilities of being a leader has taken a toll on him, his actions are justifiable and at the very end I wanted to smack everyone who disagreed with him. Living in this dystopian society is not easy but it is interesting how false hope can do wonders for people and how ignorant they have been while pursing this dream of salvation. The salvation is themselves for trying to maintain order and survival until they die and Rick made the connection that they are the Walking Dead since the moment they die they become Zombies.
I have no clue where this series is heading and thats what I love about the Walking Dead. In one volume they can cram months or even years to one issue and we see the effects the Zombies have damaged them in the progression of time since the Apocalypse. I would like to know desperately what caused this epidemic and hopefully these series continues to be phenomenal compare to other graphic novels that should have quit by the 10th volume (*Cough Cough Fables Cough Cough*).
Until next time on The Walking Dead...
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated