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    The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury
    The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury
    The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury

    Written by Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga

    Narrated by Fred Berman

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    About this audiobook

    The zombie plague unleashes its horrors on the suburbs of Atlanta without warning, pitting the living against the dead. Caught in the mass exodus, Lilly Caul struggles to survive in a series of ragtag encampments and improvised shelters. But the Walkers are multiplying. Dogged by their feral hunger for flesh and crippled by fear, Lilly relies on the protection of good Samaritans by seeking refuge in a walled-in town once known as Woodbury, Georgia.

    At first, Woodbury seems like a perfect sanctuary. Squatters barter services for food, people have roofs over their heads, and the barricade expands, growing stronger every day. Best of all, a mysterious self-proclaimed leader named Philip Blake keeps the citizens in line. But Lilly begins to suspect that all is not as it seems. . . . Blake, who has recently begun to call himself The Governor, has disturbing ideas about law and order.

    Ultimately, Lilly and a band of rebels open up a Pandora's box of mayhem and destruction when they challenge The Governor's reign . . . and the road to Woodbury becomes the highway to hell in this riveting follow-up to Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga's New York Times bestselling The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateOct 16, 2012
    ISBN9781427231277
    The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury
    Author

    Robert Kirkman

    Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer. His first creation was Battle Pope, which he co-wrote with Tony Moore, and in 2003 they began the comic book series The Walking Dead, set in a George A. Romero zombie movie-inspired world.

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    • 3/5
      This is the second book in the Walking Dead series about The Governor. The first half of this book is all about Lilly Caul and her small group of survivors as they learn to live in a world inhabited by the dead. It's pretty interesting and cool to read about the world of The Walking Dead in a novelized form, but I have to say I wasn't as happy with this one as I was with the first. It kind of dragged on in the beginning and it didn't have enough action for me, although there was plenty towards the end. I think the first half should have had more going on but that's just my opinion.
    • 3/5
      I'm torn on the book. I really love the Walking Dead, which is a surprise for me as I'm not usually one for the horror genre--- but something about zombie novels are just fun. I'll give the book a 3 out of 5 stars because I still like the storyline despite my problems with it. My friend has been a huge Walking Dead fan since the beginning. I've read all the graphic novels to date as well as the first novel. I know exactly how the team writes and something is off with this one.

      I think this novel felt a bit rushed. Character development was few and far between and some of the characters just felt a little stereotypical. With that said I still liked the book. I'm slightly confused on what's so shocking in this novel though. Nothing happened that's shocking unless the reader is completely unaware of all other installments of the series. What I'm most concerned with are the plot holes, many things were said and left unaddressed. When things don't make sense I tend to not like the book as well.
    • 5/5
      An excellent follow up from the rise of the governor, and it fills in a lot of detail that's missing form the graphic novels. You aren't rereading things by reading these novels and the graphic novels.


      Keep in mind that the main characters (Rick and gang) are not in this book or in rise of the governor. It's more of what happened before.


    • 4/5
      The second in this series. If not a fan of The Walking Dead, these books will probably skip a reader’s radar. If a fan these are surprisingly readable, written in present tense — something that rarely carries through a whole novel. Because of the television and the action-based plot this reads well, like watching a television show and continuing to add depth to the Governor’s background even though this books starts out with a group seemingly unrelated to those in Woodbury. This book reveals more of the town’s development and underlying subculture and discord. There were a few moments where I struggled to put the book down and I have to wonder what will happen in the next instalment.
    • 3/5
      It was good. I liked it. But it wasn't as good as the first and has the in-between feel of a trilogy. Which means if the book that comes after it makes this book in-between-ness more than likable...but incredible I may have a lot more to say on this book and the whole series. I heard and read they were writing 3 books, making a trilogy about how the Governor became who he was. He's not quite "there" yet I don't believe by how this one ended. Or maybe he spared the ones in on the rebellion to haunt and extract exquisite sadistic pleasure from what he will do to them. The Governor fully formed would have just would have killed them on the spot.
    • 3/5
      In this book we meet Lilly and her group as they make their way to Woodbury. What seems a sanctuary to most people makes Lilly nervous. She mistrusts Philip and wants to leave Woodbury as soon as possible. It soon becomes apparent that they only way to accomplish this is by overthrowing the Governor.

      As I said about The Rise of the Governor, a quick read and definitely a page-turner for Walking Dead fans whether a fan of the series or the graphic novels. I understand this is the second in a trilogy, so I will be looking forward to the next book.
    • 3/5
      In this follow-up to The Rise of the Governor we follow a rag-tag group of survivors as they go from one encampment to another. Lily and Josh have more than friendship developing, Megan and Scott will do anything to get high, and Bob is an old military medic who drinks too much. They leave a bad situation, only to find a worse situation in Woodbury with the Governor. I can’t say this book is what I expected. The beginning was very slow. There really wasn’t much traveling or plot building. Once the characters got to Woodbury the story got much more interesting as the Governor’s world invaded the characters psyche. The story was then about the savagery of the fighting arena and how it came to be. There wasn’t really much hope in this book because as a prequel to the graphic novels we already know the future is grim. I struggled between 3 and 4 stars. I like The Walking Dead so much and I will inevitably read another book when it comes out, yet the story wasn’t very strong. They would have had more success if they did other backstories, like Michonne or another noteworthy character, rather than introducing characters who minimally interact with the Governor and aren’t main characters in the story line.
    • 4/5
      This story centers on the incompetent Lilly Caul and her friends as they arrive in Woodbury. The little town of survivors appears to be safe, as long as the residents follow The Governor's rules, because horrible things happen to those who don't. Among the citizens are Bob Stookey, Martinez and a version of Tyrese, all trying to keep from being killed by both walkers and The Governor. I didn't like this one as much as the first in the series, but it's still a scary read due to the sociopath Governor.
    • 2/5
      This novel (strategically released during Season 3 of The Walking Dead, which also deals with Woodbury) is a sequel/parallel to "The Rise of the Governor", It primarily revolves around Lily, the quintessential-damsel-in-distress-turned-bold-heroine, and her struggles both on her way to Woodbury and also in the infamous community itself. Pretty much the classic dystopian piece.There were a couple things about this novel which seem superficial. The characters, while dynamic, fail to create an emotional connection with myself, the reader. To be frank, I honestly didn't care whether or not they lived or died. Lily, our heroine, starts off appearing complex and wounded; however, by the end, she appears weak with an unconvincing internal conflict. Furthermore, given the lack of imagery, the suspense was also lacklustre. I was never left on the edge of my seat.Perhaps Kirkman would be better served exploring another element of The Walking Dead universe, by looking at characters and settings we have yet to encounter on television or the comics. For me personally, I am quite satisfied with the depiction of Woodbury on tv, and also think the comic did a great job neatly wrapping up that storyline. Consistently revisiting Woodbury makes the town just seem sleepy, boring, and worn.
    • 4/5
      Quick and Dirty- Woodbury, it wacko capital of the new world. The new man in charge is beyond sanity, and has so many secrets, he doesn't even know who he is at times. We get to know several of the towns residents, and really learn to hate them, (Ahem Lilly), and feel for them. The stories here are so much more than the TV show and I think so much better. Just imagine, no bad actors.
      I'm off to start book 3 , part 1- Fall of the Governor
    • 3/5
      Switching perspectives, The Road to Woodbury features the character of Lilly Caul, who makes a brief appearance in the comics and is responsible for killing Lori and Judith, before understandably flipping her shit and also killing the Governor, showing how she winds up at Woodbury. The Governor doesn't even make an appearance until almost halfway through the book, which is kind of a relief, because I'm getting rather tired of his character.I'm torn about this book. On the one hand, I think it was written better than the first book in the series. Although the authors still overuse certain words (smoky voices, mucusy, and rheumy all come to mind), they've tamed down, to an extent, the horrible similes and metaphors that plagued the first book the series. And it's good to see that not everyone in Woodbury thinks that the Governor is the best thing ever; there's obvious dissension in the ranks, and Woodbury is far from idyllic. But I still have some major problems with this book, and the series in general. I'm getting really tired of the rape and rape-y comments and situations, and I'm kind of dreading the next two books in the series, because I will be quite shocked if Kirkman will be able to leave what happened to Michonne alone. Yeah, yeah, I know it's the zombie apocalypse and society has crumbled and all of that shit, but that doesn't mean that I want to continually read about not-so-veiled threats of sexual assault. And the "needs protected because she can't make it on her own" vs "stoner whore who prostitutes herself for drugs and stuff" dichotomy in the book sucks. Can't we just have one strong female character in these books? Just one? Please? Also, since when are the zombies actually referred to as zombies? Kirkman has made such a big deal over NOT using that word to describe the zombies in both the comics and the television show, and yet "zombies" is used liberally in the book. What.To be honest, this book doesn't add a lot to the world, and it just feels like Kirkman is trying to cash in on the popularity of The Walking Dead at this point.
    • 5/5
      For those looking for that little bit extra on The Governor from TV's The Walking Dead, this is the book to read. This is the 2nd of a planned trilogy about the rise of the Governor (first book cleverly titled, The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor). This book finds a new set of survivors struggling to find a place to live in the new world, and as they work their way through Georgia they find Woodbury. Set up in the first book, Woodbury is the community that The Governor has since taken over and rebuilt from a tyrannical leadership previous to their arrival. Still looking for a clear connection between these books and the TV show other than the character of The Governor, but this book does a better job at digging at who he really is, as the first book wasn't necessarily a look into the character, but more of how he came about. Must read for Walking Dead fans!!!
    • 1/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Road to Woodbury is told from the perspective of an outsider to the budding little town.The Review:Road to Woodbury is the second installment of the Governor Trilogy, following the events that shaped the Governor into the super villain he is today. While I am not really a fan of the show, I did enjoy the first book in this series. The second one….not so much. I had such a hard time listening to this audiobook, I was forced to quit before reaching the end.This book appears to follow a new group of survivors on their personal journey leading them to the infamous Woodbury. While I may appreciate an outsider’s perspective on unfolding events, I find myself unable to properly describe in more detail of what went on. Let me explain.The larger casts of characters, both male and female, were given terrible voices by the narrator. Fred Berman, the same actor that did the first audiobook in this trilogy, had a hard time making truly distinctive voices for everyone. I realize the challenge he faced was quite large, but the only way I could tell one person from the next was from the context. By forcing myself to concentrate harder on the language to keep up with the story, I found myself unable to appreciate the whole experience. Audiobooks are meant to make things easier for a reader to enjoy a story, not harder.If the narration were the only issue, I would have been able to endure it for the sake of a good story. Unfortunately, the entire middle (4 disks to be more precise) seemed to drag on. There was the occasional zombie fight that would shake things up but other than that, I found it to be boring. Lilly and company turned out to not be very relatable for me. As an example, Lilly herself was, on occasion, as fierce as a lion while the next moment she’d be doing her best impression of a dear in headlights. Her unpredictability overshadowed any redeemable qualities she may have exhibited.While the main issues I had were related directly to the audiobook format, I might find myself reading the book in the near future. There were moments of brilliant imagery with dark and descriptive wording that would have had a larger impact on me in the written word. I may not like zombie movies anymore, but I do occasionally enjoy a good story of the undead. The Walking Dead is a wonderful terror that should be savored. I recommend reading the book in order to get the most from this prequel.FTC Advisory: Macmillan Audio graciously provided me with a copy of Road to Woodbury. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. The only payment received came in the form of hugs and kisses from my little boys.
    • 4/5
      Listened for Fun!Overall Rating: 4.00Story Rating: 4.25Character Rating: 3.75Audio Rating: 3.25First thought when finished: The Road to Woodbury was much better than The Rise of the Governor! Also proved that the humans are scarier than the zombies!What I thought of the story: The Road to Woodbury was really the journey of Lily and her experience with The Governer and Woodbury. To me, this is where the story shines because you really want to know how it works out for her. When she is the focus, the story is fantastic!What I thought of the characters: I am going to be honest, I don't think you are supposed to like or relate to any of the characters in Woodbury. They are a little less one dimensional in this 2nd installment but still not a lot of character development. Lily was a fantastically flawed character with many dimensions and you wanted to root for her!What I thought of the audio: Narrated by Fred Berman and at a running time of 9 hrs and 56 mins, The Road to Woodbury (or actually the series) is one I would suggest you read not listen too. I just don't think the story plays as well in audio.Final thought: I have heard that this is a trilogy so I am hoping the final book has more character development. The story was solid and entertaining though and zombie lovers should not pass it up. Though my theory that the people are way scarier than the zombies still stands!(Fall Funk Review-Quick Review because of my Review Funk)