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Rise of the Governor (The Walking Dead: Novels, #1)

Jay Bonansinga, Robert Kirkman
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Rise of the Governor (The Walking Dead: Novels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Jay Bonansinga, Robert Kirkman

Rise of the Governor (The Walking Dead: Novels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Rise of the Governor by Jay Bonansinga and Robert Kirkman delves into the origins of a pivotal character within the world of The Walking Dead. It explores his transformation in a post-apocalyptic setting, revealing how he became a formidable and complex leader amidst the chaos and challenges of survival.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

28,752 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rise of the Governor by Jay Bonansinga and Robert Kirkman delivers a gripping prequel to The Walking Dead. It offers deep insights into one of the series' most complex villains. While praised for its intense and emotional storytelling, some critics find the writing inconsistent and the pacing uneven. Suitable for fans seeking backstory, but not without flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rise of the Governor (The Walking Dead: Novels, #1)?

Readers who relish gripping post-apocalyptic tales with intense character development will enjoy Rise of the Governor by Jay Bonansinga and Robert Kirkman. Fans of The Walking Dead series and The Road by Cormac McCarthy will find the same haunting and visceral storytelling, exploring humanity in dire circumstances.

4.2

28,752 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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