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The Walking Dead #13-14
The Walking Dead, Book Seven
Rick and his group learn the dangers of living behind the safety of the Community walls, and much worse: what happens when those walls give way to those outside. Collects The Walking Dead #73-84.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2011
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Robert Kirkman
2,741 books6,933 followersRobert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
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October 3, 2015
3.5 stars
Warning: Some Spoilers
I'll try to tag anything really big, though.
This is a pretty mild book, all things considered.
Of course, there are deaths, but it's nobody we care about. Not really. I mean, somebody's gotta go, but this time around it was mostly* just a few of the New Guys.
And there are some Bad Guys, but they don't do any real damage. It's like they're there to just throw everyone off, shake up (maybe wake up) this blissfully unaware little community. Show them how much they need The Group, and all of their survival skills?
Speaking of survival skills, Rick is edging closer and closer to becoming a bit of a dictator. A few more hard knocks, and I believe this dude is going to set himself up as the overlord of...well, whatever he can get his hands on.
And little Carl is turning into quite the little tyrant, himself. Unless something drastic happens, I don't think that kid has a shot in hell of turning out to be anything but a borderline sociopath.
Plus, no matter how shocked Rick seems by his behavior, I think he's secretly proud of who Carl is becoming.
After a bit of a y skerfuffle, Rick ends up finally getting a little sumpin' sumpin'! Is it true love? Will it last?
Hahahahahahaha!
Yeah, as if.
Sadly, Rick seems doomed to make the same mistake over and over again.
What mistake, you ask?
Well, while the other members of The Group are mostly loyal, and continue to risk their lives for each other, Rick's only thought is (ultimately) for Carl. And when the chips are down, he cuts and runs.
It might sound like the smart thing to do, but if you're going to survive the zombie apocalypse, you gotta have friends. I think this may be where he learns that he needs The Group, as much as The Group needs him.
Because, face it, shit happens.
One notable thing about Book Seven? This is one of the few times that everyone is in danger from the actual zombies! In case you haven't noticed, most of the carnage in these is due to the living. Nice to see the dead get in on the slaughter for once!
*
Warning: Some Spoilers
I'll try to tag anything really big, though.
This is a pretty mild book, all things considered.
Of course, there are deaths, but it's nobody we care about. Not really. I mean, somebody's gotta go, but this time around it was mostly* just a few of the New Guys.
And there are some Bad Guys, but they don't do any real damage. It's like they're there to just throw everyone off, shake up (maybe wake up) this blissfully unaware little community. Show them how much they need The Group, and all of their survival skills?
Speaking of survival skills, Rick is edging closer and closer to becoming a bit of a dictator. A few more hard knocks, and I believe this dude is going to set himself up as the overlord of...well, whatever he can get his hands on.
And little Carl is turning into quite the little tyrant, himself. Unless something drastic happens, I don't think that kid has a shot in hell of turning out to be anything but a borderline sociopath.
Plus, no matter how shocked Rick seems by his behavior, I think he's secretly proud of who Carl is becoming.
After a bit of a y skerfuffle, Rick ends up finally getting a little sumpin' sumpin'! Is it true love? Will it last?
Hahahahahahaha!
Yeah, as if.
Sadly, Rick seems doomed to make the same mistake over and over again.
What mistake, you ask?
Well, while the other members of The Group are mostly loyal, and continue to risk their lives for each other, Rick's only thought is (ultimately) for Carl. And when the chips are down, he cuts and runs.
It might sound like the smart thing to do, but if you're going to survive the zombie apocalypse, you gotta have friends. I think this may be where he learns that he needs The Group, as much as The Group needs him.
Because, face it, shit happens.
One notable thing about Book Seven? This is one of the few times that everyone is in danger from the actual zombies! In case you haven't noticed, most of the carnage in these is due to the living. Nice to see the dead get in on the slaughter for once!
*
October 1, 2012
So I've now read all seven volumes that have been published thus far, and I feel like I can intelligently address some of the criticism of this series as misogynistic or sexist.
First of all, let me say I totally get why some readers draw this impression, and I don't think folks who don't like it because of the misogynistic elements are necessarily wrong. I kept forcing myself to look at it with a critical eye, because I don't want to basically say, "Well, it's ok because I like Kirkman."
Overall, my impression is that while Kirkman occasionally portrays misogyny, I don't know that he himself is a misogynist, if that makes any kind of sense. As the series progresses, you see some people -- men and women both -- fall apart completely. They sometimes fall apart along gender lines (see: Shane's breakdown and the way it's acted out vs. Carol's), but since those gender lines exist in real life, it's hard to fault Kirkman for it. He seems to be trying to portray, as realistically as possible, the psychological aftermath of a disaster like this on a fairly diverse group of people. So you see people act in ways that are both admirable and unconscionably stupid. I also think that Kirkman became more aware, as the series progressed, of how he was portraying women, and made an effort to keep things more well-rounded. Andrea and Michonne are both good examples of women whose particular brand of crazy doesn't fall along stereotypical gender lines, and Kirkman ALSO does a good job of not making them into one-dimensional Badass Women. At least, I think he does.
By the way, is it weird to say that I give the writer and artist props for the LEAST sexy rape scene I have ever read/seen in my life? I hate rape as character development, I hate rape included "because it's realistic," but I also have to admit that during a complete societal breakdown, rape would definitely be a concern. I am just happy that Kirkman made sure to not make it wink-wink-nudge-nudge-sorta-sexy-funtimes.
All this said, I still think it's a mistake to be dismissive when a woman reads something that's supposedly realistic and raises her eyebrows about the behavior of female characters. I've seen a lot of critiques of this series dismissed on Goodreads as "typical feminism," and that ticks me off. If a male reader read the first volume of a critically acclaimed comic series and remarked out loud that all the male characters seemed to be bumbling "Mr. Mom"-type sitcom dads, I'd hope that people wouldn't just shake their heads and say, "Typical male reaction..."
First of all, let me say I totally get why some readers draw this impression, and I don't think folks who don't like it because of the misogynistic elements are necessarily wrong. I kept forcing myself to look at it with a critical eye, because I don't want to basically say, "Well, it's ok because I like Kirkman."
Overall, my impression is that while Kirkman occasionally portrays misogyny, I don't know that he himself is a misogynist, if that makes any kind of sense. As the series progresses, you see some people -- men and women both -- fall apart completely. They sometimes fall apart along gender lines (see: Shane's breakdown and the way it's acted out vs. Carol's), but since those gender lines exist in real life, it's hard to fault Kirkman for it. He seems to be trying to portray, as realistically as possible, the psychological aftermath of a disaster like this on a fairly diverse group of people. So you see people act in ways that are both admirable and unconscionably stupid. I also think that Kirkman became more aware, as the series progressed, of how he was portraying women, and made an effort to keep things more well-rounded. Andrea and Michonne are both good examples of women whose particular brand of crazy doesn't fall along stereotypical gender lines, and Kirkman ALSO does a good job of not making them into one-dimensional Badass Women. At least, I think he does.
By the way, is it weird to say that I give the writer and artist props for the LEAST sexy rape scene I have ever read/seen in my life? I hate rape as character development, I hate rape included "because it's realistic," but I also have to admit that during a complete societal breakdown, rape would definitely be a concern. I am just happy that Kirkman made sure to not make it wink-wink-nudge-nudge-sorta-sexy-funtimes.
All this said, I still think it's a mistake to be dismissive when a woman reads something that's supposedly realistic and raises her eyebrows about the behavior of female characters. I've seen a lot of critiques of this series dismissed on Goodreads as "typical feminism," and that ticks me off. If a male reader read the first volume of a critically acclaimed comic series and remarked out loud that all the male characters seemed to be bumbling "Mr. Mom"-type sitcom dads, I'd hope that people wouldn't just shake their heads and say, "Typical male reaction..."
June 13, 2017
Continues to be gripping. The evolution of the characters is fascinating.
May 17, 2020
Kirkman keeps building the tension on this! Another lovely addition!
April 4, 2017
Mahtuipas tällä hetkellä viimeisimmän suomennetun TWD:n kansien väliin taas paljon toimintaa. En malta odottaa, että tv-sarja palaa tauolta 14.2. Vasta aivan muutama viimeinen sivu kertoi tarinaa pidemmälle, kuin mihin kuudes kausi jäi ennen kauden puolivälin taukoa. On siis kiinnostavaa nähdä, mihin tarina tästä eteenpäin muovaantuu.
Nyt alan ymmärtää, miksi kahden eri mediumissa ilmestyvän version välillä on niin paljon eroja. Eihän tv-sarjassa oli mitään yllätyksiä, jos se menisi aivan samoin kuin sarjakuva. Tunnelma pysyy kuitenkin samana ja tapahtumista suurin osa löytyy molemmista, joskin hahmot, joille asioita tapahtuu voivat vaihdella suurestikin.
Suosittelen kyllä tutustumaan molempiin versioihin.
Nyt alan ymmärtää, miksi kahden eri mediumissa ilmestyvän version välillä on niin paljon eroja. Eihän tv-sarjassa oli mitään yllätyksiä, jos se menisi aivan samoin kuin sarjakuva. Tunnelma pysyy kuitenkin samana ja tapahtumista suurin osa löytyy molemmista, joskin hahmot, joille asioita tapahtuu voivat vaihdella suurestikin.
Suosittelen kyllä tutustumaan molempiin versioihin.
March 13, 2023
3.5 Star This was a bit of a slog. Kirkman can write some long winded characters for sure. Not sure if they are just trying to buy some time but pretty weak volume overall
February 12, 2016
WHOAAAAAA. This got really crazy. My jaw dropped a few times while I was reading this specific comic. Also, I'm finally ahead of the TV series, so that's cool. Fingers crossed that they stay away from mutilating and murdering characters like they do in the graphic novel.
October 2, 2012
Took a while to get back into the comic flow after watching the series, but once I did it flowed just as quickly and powerfully as before.
December 16, 2017
Well, up late again finishing this hardcover edition like I have with the previous ones they are so good. And I do love reading these books.
I don't think this book was nearly as dark as book six was. But I felt that it really taps into our innermost fears. Fear of dying. Fear of the unknown. Fear of uncertainty. A parent's fear of losing a child. All those fears are brought to gut-wrenching life just like in a good Stephen King novel.
This is mostly things that happened in season five and six of the TV show. Rick and the group settling into Alexandria and some of the problems that occur. Like crazy, abusive asshole Pete in the show. Yeah, remember him? That plays out almost exactly like it does in the TV show. . And then we get . At one point during that incident, . I hated that part because TV show Rick Grimes would never do that. Of course .
Off topic...I did like that season 8 mid-season finale of the TV show, but I hated the ending. Carl is still alive in the comic over two years after ALL OUT WAR, and I don't think he's going anywhere for a while. They shouldn't have done that.
Anyway, these books are addicting. On to book eight now!
I don't think this book was nearly as dark as book six was. But I felt that it really taps into our innermost fears. Fear of dying. Fear of the unknown. Fear of uncertainty. A parent's fear of losing a child. All those fears are brought to gut-wrenching life just like in a good Stephen King novel.
This is mostly things that happened in season five and six of the TV show. Rick and the group settling into Alexandria and some of the problems that occur. Like crazy, abusive asshole Pete in the show. Yeah, remember him? That plays out almost exactly like it does in the TV show. . And then we get . At one point during that incident, . I hated that part because TV show Rick Grimes would never do that. Of course .
Off topic...I did like that season 8 mid-season finale of the TV show, but I hated the ending. Carl is still alive in the comic over two years after ALL OUT WAR, and I don't think he's going anywhere for a while. They shouldn't have done that.
Anyway, these books are addicting. On to book eight now!
May 14, 2013
It was interesting to see Rick's group arrive in what is basically a decent community and have a damn hard time letting go of the last 18 months. In some ways that's a good thing - like taking leadership in the construction crew or outing a domestic abuser - but it's also balanced by Rick's breakdown scene.
I have to admit that in the early part of the book I was wondering if they were being a little complacent about the zombie threat i.e. by focussing more on the human threat. I was wondering why they haven't raided Washington for silencers for their guns & high tech bows, dug a moat/zombie pit, put in sharp stakes and other deterrents, built some underground escape tunnels or fallout shelters. They've already discovered that the problem with walls is that sufficient mass will breach them so why not go for multiple lines of defense.
sure enough...zombie herd. So then, I'm thinking that the action is great but where do they take the series? They've had a city, farm, prison, church, gated community...where is supposed to be safe? The series was therefore saved for me by Rick's epiphany at the end where he realizes that they can stay and fight for one place as long as they prepare adequate defenses and actively police against threats. I look forward to Book Eight.
I have to admit that in the early part of the book I was wondering if they were being a little complacent about the zombie threat i.e. by focussing more on the human threat. I was wondering why they haven't raided Washington for silencers for their guns & high tech bows, dug a moat/zombie pit, put in sharp stakes and other deterrents, built some underground escape tunnels or fallout shelters. They've already discovered that the problem with walls is that sufficient mass will breach them so why not go for multiple lines of defense.
sure enough...zombie herd. So then, I'm thinking that the action is great but where do they take the series? They've had a city, farm, prison, church, gated community...where is supposed to be safe? The series was therefore saved for me by Rick's epiphany at the end where he realizes that they can stay and fight for one place as long as they prepare adequate defenses and actively police against threats. I look forward to Book Eight.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 13, 2014
Kirkman knows how to write plots, but he should hire a script writer to do his dialog. Dialog has not improved over the duration of these books. Yes, there are zombies everywhere but not EVERYONE uses the "F" word no matter how bad things get. My mother would never use it, and I have friends who never use it. I'd use it like crazy, but not every character is the same person. Also, the misogyny continues. Women are sex machines in Kirkman's books, but not good for much else. However, the absolute worst thing about this edition is Carl. Okay, you can survive being shot in the eye (know a guy who did); but you cannot survive being shot in the face and having half your head blown off, in a world where medicine is limited and a hospital is out of the question. I blame the artist for this one. It's a book about zombies though, so I'll suspend disbelief yet again. I just want to get to Negan and "Lucille".
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2015
For the first time since I've been reading the comics and watching the show, I'm finally further along than the TV series. The ending of this book was fantastic and now I can't wait to see how it gets interpreted on the screen.
October 23, 2017
This series has incredible velocity and I am here for it!
First of all, I was so excited for Rick when it was looking like he had a new love interest. He was finally letting Lori go. When he looked at the phone and said “you’re not real” I got SOOOO excited for his relationship with Jessie! But then..I don’t wanna talk about it.
What I DO wanna talk about though is Carl! WTH!!!!! That was hardcore as fuck. Kinda reminded me of that scene in Breaking Bad where you think Gus survived the explosion but then you see his face. Except Carl didn’t die. Sorry. Spoil alert for Breaking Bad, I guess. Lol. #toolate
Yes I just used a hashtag on a platform that doesn’t support hashtags. I guess Goodreads could use a few updates.
Anyway, I just hit the bong right before starting this review and now I’m rambling.
I guess the main point I’m trying to sell here is that I am freaking in love with The Walking Dead comics series!
First of all, I was so excited for Rick when it was looking like he had a new love interest. He was finally letting Lori go. When he looked at the phone and said “you’re not real” I got SOOOO excited for his relationship with Jessie! But then..I don’t wanna talk about it.
What I DO wanna talk about though is Carl! WTH!!!!! That was hardcore as fuck. Kinda reminded me of that scene in Breaking Bad where you think Gus survived the explosion but then you see his face. Except Carl didn’t die. Sorry. Spoil alert for Breaking Bad, I guess. Lol. #toolate
Yes I just used a hashtag on a platform that doesn’t support hashtags. I guess Goodreads could use a few updates.
Anyway, I just hit the bong right before starting this review and now I’m rambling.
I guess the main point I’m trying to sell here is that I am freaking in love with The Walking Dead comics series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2019
TWD:n seitsemän kirjaa olivat aika rautaista materiaalia ja vaikka suomijulkaisu tähän päättyykin, luo se kuitenkin tarinaan hyvän kokonaisuuden ja tavallaan tässä on myös loppuratkaisukin mukana.
Sarjakuva on todella mukaansavetävää ja kestää myös useamman lukukerran. Etenkin ensimmäisellä kerralla monet tapahtumat kylmäsivät pahan kerran. Sarjan ehkä isoin ongelma on, että sen on hyvin vaikea ylittää Vankila-episodien draamaa. TWD pysyy kuitenkin mielenkiintoisena ja maailmanlopusta selviytyvälle ryhmälle keksitään tasaisesti uusia ongelmia. Elävät kuolleet jäävät tarinassa melko nopeasti sivuelementiksi, mikä on hieman harmillista.
Sarjakuva on todella mukaansavetävää ja kestää myös useamman lukukerran. Etenkin ensimmäisellä kerralla monet tapahtumat kylmäsivät pahan kerran. Sarjan ehkä isoin ongelma on, että sen on hyvin vaikea ylittää Vankila-episodien draamaa. TWD pysyy kuitenkin mielenkiintoisena ja maailmanlopusta selviytyvälle ryhmälle keksitään tasaisesti uusia ongelmia. Elävät kuolleet jäävät tarinassa melko nopeasti sivuelementiksi, mikä on hieman harmillista.
October 18, 2017
I often know what is going to happen next, since I've seen though show (and even though some things varying), but this still has my full attention. I'm stressed out and on the edge of my seat, wanting to shout at the characters through every zombie attack and relationship decision, as if they need my help.
Pages: 304
Pages: 304
August 22, 2022
this is boring when’s negan showing up
December 10, 2022
Boy howdy that sure was a lot of zombies!
March 9, 2023
It continues to get better. Book #7 was my favorite so far.
January 31, 2018
The Walking Deadin seitsemännessä osassa tuntemamme kauhuja kohdannut ihmisryhmä asettuu aloilleen turvallisen oloiseen lähiöön. Seesteiset ajat eivät taaskaan jatku pitkään, koska... ihminen on ihmiselle susi. Ja sekään ei riitä. Kirjasarjan aiemmat osat ovat osoittaneet, että turvallisimmankin tuntuiset paikat täyttyvät ennen pitkää zombeista. Miten voisi varmistaa, että nykyinen lähiö olisi poikkeus?
Seitsemännessä osassa tarina toistaa jo itseään. Yleinen kaava tuntuu olevan: turvallisen paikan metsästäminen --> sisäisiä ongelmia --> ulkoisia ongelmia --> kaaos --> kohti uutta paikkaa. Oleellisin oivallus tällä kertaa tulee Rickin suusta: zombiet ovat ennalta arvattavia, hitaita ja helposti hallittavia, mutta ihmiset, ne voivat olla ihan skitsoja ja sekopäitä! Eli kuinka taata ihmisten mielenterveys ja yhteisön sisäinen turvallisuus?
Tämänpäiväinen zombieannos toimi oikein hyvin. Tarina on toistamisestaan huolimatta mielenkiintoinen ja sopivan rouhea. Itse asiassa tämä oli mielestäni paras kirja sitten kahden ensimmäisen. Matka huolettomuudesta täyteen paniikkiin on mielenkiintoinen.
Tajusin, että tämä onkin viimeinen suomennettu albumi. Kirjastossamme ei myöskään ole englanninkielisiä. Joutunee kaukolainaamaan, koska pakkohan sarjaa on jatkaa. Vaikkakin yksi minua häiritsevä tekijä on se, että mitään päätepistettä tarinalle ei selkeästi ole olemassa. The Walking Dead on kuin saippuaooppera, jonka näyttelijät vaihtuvat kirjasta toiseen. Seuraava sukupolvikin on selkeästi kasvamassa :-D
Seitsemännessä osassa tarina toistaa jo itseään. Yleinen kaava tuntuu olevan: turvallisen paikan metsästäminen --> sisäisiä ongelmia --> ulkoisia ongelmia --> kaaos --> kohti uutta paikkaa. Oleellisin oivallus tällä kertaa tulee Rickin suusta: zombiet ovat ennalta arvattavia, hitaita ja helposti hallittavia, mutta ihmiset, ne voivat olla ihan skitsoja ja sekopäitä! Eli kuinka taata ihmisten mielenterveys ja yhteisön sisäinen turvallisuus?
Tämänpäiväinen zombieannos toimi oikein hyvin. Tarina on toistamisestaan huolimatta mielenkiintoinen ja sopivan rouhea. Itse asiassa tämä oli mielestäni paras kirja sitten kahden ensimmäisen. Matka huolettomuudesta täyteen paniikkiin on mielenkiintoinen.
Tajusin, että tämä onkin viimeinen suomennettu albumi. Kirjastossamme ei myöskään ole englanninkielisiä. Joutunee kaukolainaamaan, koska pakkohan sarjaa on jatkaa. Vaikkakin yksi minua häiritsevä tekijä on se, että mitään päätepistettä tarinalle ei selkeästi ole olemassa. The Walking Dead on kuin saippuaooppera, jonka näyttelijät vaihtuvat kirjasta toiseen. Seuraava sukupolvikin on selkeästi kasvamassa :-D
June 11, 2023
4.1 biblio
December 23, 2024
This volume holds issues 73 to 84 of this fantastically addictive series and finds our band of survivors in what appears to be sanctuary, yet all is not quite as peaceful as it seems with greater dangers inside the walls than outside. Kirkman includes some massive twists and turns in this volume and gives our survivors a lot more to deal with than they have so far (believe it or not) with a climax that is terrifyingly brilliant and leaves you on tenterhooks desperate for more (can you tell I'm going to order the next as soon as I can?). Once again the illustrations are superb, capturing every aspect of the story from the horror of the overall situation to the joy/pain/anguish/affectation on the survivors faces as they face their toughest challenges to date. A brilliant series that I am now thoroughly addicted to (along with many others I suspect) and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installments.
October 16, 2013
Some of the best Walking Dead I have read in a while, especially the second part : "No way out".
A Herd reaches the new settlement that Rick and co have joined and they have to deal with it.
I haven't read the later chapters but it seems like a turning point in the series. Rick has a kind of revelation and realizes that the walkers can be dealt with, once fear is overcome they can be dispatched. This means that most likely from now on the real enemies are going to be living ones...
Like usual the presentation is top notch and in my view there is no benefit in buying the trade paperbacks. For the price of two trades you get a deluxe hardcover with the same content ( might be more, there are a bunch of extras at the end, I am not familiar with the trades but I doubt they contain those) but a much higher quality book.
A Herd reaches the new settlement that Rick and co have joined and they have to deal with it.
I haven't read the later chapters but it seems like a turning point in the series. Rick has a kind of revelation and realizes that the walkers can be dealt with, once fear is overcome they can be dispatched. This means that most likely from now on the real enemies are going to be living ones...
Like usual the presentation is top notch and in my view there is no benefit in buying the trade paperbacks. For the price of two trades you get a deluxe hardcover with the same content ( might be more, there are a bunch of extras at the end, I am not familiar with the trades but I doubt they contain those) but a much higher quality book.
February 11, 2016
This one didn't disappoint. We kind of go back to the multiple character death format here, as a lot happens when it's proven that there's no such thing as paradise. Despite the grisly events that happen here, this one still ends on a hopeful note. I'm really interested to keep going, as we've now picked up to where the show has left off, so everything that happens now in subsequent books will be new to me. Not that the books and the show always correspond with each other, but the basic story arc is pretty well intact in each with a few additions, subtractions, and changes in between the two.
March 11, 2018
I picked up The Walking Dead a while after it started and read through the intro and the Governor/prison story arch and was hooked into this book. Then I took a break and the tv show started and I enjoyed the tv show up through the intro and the Governor/Prison story arch and the show went chronologically passed where I had taken a break in reading. Maybe the show had ruined a lot of The Walking Dead for me, I stopped watching the show a while ago and read volume 6 and now volume 7. Im just not jazzed on this story/premise/characters anymore at this point the concept kind of fades and we get that the message is zombies aren't the true enemy, other people are.
April 23, 2013
These books are all set in the community, but the walls literally come down. From the first book the threat of zombies is apparent and it becomes clear that the community needs Rick and his group as much as they need the community. They are attacked from a random group and then by a herd of walkers. The unexperienced citizens are at a loss for how to deal with the walkers filing in and Rick in a rare move, makes the completely wrong call. He quite literally cuts his ties with the woman he is seeing and allows her to be killed. The Carl loses an eye. Ouch.
August 17, 2014
There are some new characters and new problems, but nothing that the gang isn't prepared to fix. Their new community is too promising to let anything get in the way of keeping it thriving so they are working together to try and keep it ship shape and free of zombies. As always, Rick is working on being the best leader he can be. He's already cracked a few times but I'm truly wondering how much longer he can hold on for.He has such a burden on his shoulders. Another great installment for the Walking Dead franchise.
October 4, 2016
3,5 tähteä.
Loppu oli jotain.. En olisi arvannut näin tapahtuvan.
Deadlinen lähestyessä tartuin tähän vihdoin ja lukasin rannalla ollessani. Mikään ei hirveästi koskettanut johtuen varmasti siitä, että edellisen osan lukemisesta on aikaa ja olin unohtanut paljon. On tämä silti viihdyttävää lukemista ja tykkään kyllä sarjakuvista paljon enemmän kuin TV-sarjasta. Nyt vaan pohdin, että mistä seuraavat osat. Hankintapyyntö ei ainakaan vielä ole mennyt kirjastolle läpi, enkä raaskisi itse näitä ostaa.
Loppu oli jotain.. En olisi arvannut näin tapahtuvan.
Deadlinen lähestyessä tartuin tähän vihdoin ja lukasin rannalla ollessani. Mikään ei hirveästi koskettanut johtuen varmasti siitä, että edellisen osan lukemisesta on aikaa ja olin unohtanut paljon. On tämä silti viihdyttävää lukemista ja tykkään kyllä sarjakuvista paljon enemmän kuin TV-sarjasta. Nyt vaan pohdin, että mistä seuraavat osat. Hankintapyyntö ei ainakaan vielä ole mennyt kirjastolle läpi, enkä raaskisi itse näitä ostaa.
November 2, 2011
This series never fails to thrill me, and this book proved to be no exception. The first half was a bit slow since it was full of smaller interpersonal conflicts within the community, but these were intriguing to watch unfold, see how they affected everyone and set the stage for the rest of the book. The second half was wall-to-wall excitement as Kirkman and company raise the stakes and end on another expertly crafted cliffhanger. Once again, I am anxious to see what happens next!
July 8, 2020
Being a huge fan of the show, I wanted to see how the original writing started and how the show writers followed and deviated from the comics. My dislikes were that the comics are much more crude, crass, and unnecessarily violent. I did like the change in relationships and how people worked together differently, and the comics have a different creepiness feel than you get watching it on TV. Overall, I prefer the show, and probably will not finish out the comic book series.
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