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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm trying to keep this series separate in my head from the TV show, and it's not too hard since it differs quite a bit. However I can't help but compare it. They both have stronger aspects but overall I personally think the show is better.
After the amazing ending of the last volume, I have to say this one fell a little bit and that's why it lost a star. Still a great continuation though.
This volume introduced the infamous Governor, and wow, I hate him :)
After the amazing ending of the last volume, I have to say this one fell a little bit and that's why it lost a star. Still a great continuation though.
This volume introduced the infamous Governor, and wow, I hate him :)
And I thought David Morressy's villain in the TV show was quite the bad man. He's nothing compared to the Governor in the books. This version of the baddy is not for the faint hearted. Rape and severing are his modus operandi here, so head's up for that.
While all that is going on, the character flaws in some of the other survivors are beginning to show, forcing cracks into the group. Something's going to blow, and it's not going to be good when it does.
I found it an interesting read, not necessarily enjoyable due to some of the subject matter. It doesn't matter how you dress a rape scene or how relevant it is to the story, such a scene could (nor should) never be described as 'enjoyable'. It certainly helps paint the Governor as a bad guy, though I'd already sussed that from his other actions. Anyway, that could be a whole discussion on its own, so moving on...
I found the character development in this one pretty weak, with the exception of Carol, who's getting decidedly unhinged, no one really shines here, probably making the Governor's scenes have greater impact as the only stuff that happens, happens because he's doing it.
My usual issue again is it's not always easy to tell who is who. It would be helpful to have a character reference sheet at the front or back just so I know who is who. There's still one I don't know who he is. I think he's Hershell's son, but I'm not sure.
While all that is going on, the character flaws in some of the other survivors are beginning to show, forcing cracks into the group. Something's going to blow, and it's not going to be good when it does.
I found it an interesting read, not necessarily enjoyable due to some of the subject matter. It doesn't matter how you dress a rape scene or how relevant it is to the story, such a scene could (nor should) never be described as 'enjoyable'. It certainly helps paint the Governor as a bad guy, though I'd already sussed that from his other actions. Anyway, that could be a whole discussion on its own, so moving on...
I found the character development in this one pretty weak, with the exception of Carol, who's getting decidedly unhinged, no one really shines here, probably making the Governor's scenes have greater impact as the only stuff that happens, happens because he's doing it.
My usual issue again is it's not always easy to tell who is who. It would be helpful to have a character reference sheet at the front or back just so I know who is who. There's still one I don't know who he is. I think he's Hershell's son, but I'm not sure.
"Oh, the Governor is in this! Maybe we'll get some character development like in the show!" - LOLNOPE!
To put it bluntly, I knew that the Governor was portrayed differently in the show, but this Governor is an out-and-out one-dimensional psychotic dick, especially but not limited to his treatment of Rick and Michonne. However, you do feel for the benevolent Dr. Stevens and Alice, his assistant.
The artwork continues to be decent, but the full-page splashes stand out, as they should.
To put it bluntly, I knew that the Governor was portrayed differently in the show, but this Governor is an out-and-out one-dimensional psychotic dick, especially but not limited to his treatment of Rick and Michonne. However, you do feel for the benevolent Dr. Stevens and Alice, his assistant.
The artwork continues to be decent, but the full-page splashes stand out, as they should.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content
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
Many have said that this takes a darker view. I felt like it kept the them, and having watched the tv show it goes with the flow of both.
Everyone is settling into life in the prison, and they are cleaning it out and making it a home with more space for the survivors. They witness a helicopter crash so Rick, Glenn, and Michonne go to see if there are any survivors. Woodbury is discovered.
I think the tv series really made Woodbury look like a good refuge, however, immediatly we learn that we do not want our survivors there.
Maybe there are darker elements, but living during these times would be dark.
Everyone is settling into life in the prison, and they are cleaning it out and making it a home with more space for the survivors. They witness a helicopter crash so Rick, Glenn, and Michonne go to see if there are any survivors. Woodbury is discovered.
I think the tv series really made Woodbury look like a good refuge, however, immediatly we learn that we do not want our survivors there.
Maybe there are darker elements, but living during these times would be dark.
Highly suggest looking up content warnings for this one.
Apart from some shocking moments I didn't feel like a lot happened. The characters were complaining a lot. The Governor is much darker than the tv-series, giving us a vilain who scares me more than the zombies. Which is something I like. Sometimes the most cruel monsters come in unexpectedly and could have been your very own neighbour.
Apart from some shocking moments I didn't feel like a lot happened. The characters were complaining a lot. The Governor is much darker than the tv-series, giving us a vilain who scares me more than the zombies. Which is something I like. Sometimes the most cruel monsters come in unexpectedly and could have been your very own neighbour.