read_n_drink_coffee's review against another edition
4.0
A story based in the extremely distant future (250,000 years) I thought it was well written and while reading it was playing like an episode in my head. I felt sorry for the humans of Gyre. But what happen had to happen. The monsters in the story were a bit on the silly side, giant slugs with spider like legs
caresays's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty average. Decently entertaining for a book based on a television. Some amusing interactions between Amy and the Doctor.
raesnovels's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful book. The dialog sounds just like an episode of the show. The imagery is fantastic. Had it not been a "Doctor Who" story, it still would have been a great book.
Spoiler
Having the humans be the bad guys was a very neat twist.nwhyte's review against another edition
3.0
http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1683000.html
One of the first Eleventh Doctor / Amy books, taking the two to a conglomeration of space junk called the Gyre, where degenerate humans, civilised Arabic-speaking aliens and an interstellar criminal are grappling with a bomb, a comet, and a long-lost technological relic. It's for younger readers, but pleasing none the less, with Llewellyn keeping a lot of balls in the air and before bringing the story to a satisfactory conclusion.
One of the first Eleventh Doctor / Amy books, taking the two to a conglomeration of space junk called the Gyre, where degenerate humans, civilised Arabic-speaking aliens and an interstellar criminal are grappling with a bomb, a comet, and a long-lost technological relic. It's for younger readers, but pleasing none the less, with Llewellyn keeping a lot of balls in the air and before bringing the story to a satisfactory conclusion.
candycain's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
3.0
Two hundred fifty thousand years in the future, a comet by the name Schuler-Khan is headed straight for the Gyre, a magnetic plain fashioned out of space debris and refuse. A war is waging between the inhabitants of the Gyre, the so-called “humans,” and the Sittuun, a team of aliens armed with a bomb large enough to destroy the Gyre before Schuler-Khan’s impact obliterates the surrounding galaxy. The Doctor and Amy are pulled into the situation when they land on the Gyre at the summons of a mysterious distress signal.
As suspected, this media tie-in was decent but paled in comparison to the show. Dialogue and characterization lagged, surely due to the freshness of Matt Smith’s incarnation; conversely, it can be seen as the Doctor ‘still cooking,’ as this story took place somewhere after “The Beast Below.” It also explains why more time was devoted to original characters inconsequential to the TV program’s continuity.
While separations are common on the show, Amy and the Doctor were apart for over half of the novel and that is too long, especially as their scenes together were priceless, building on the natural chemistry Matt Smith and Karen Gillan bring to their characters’ interaction. The high-five bit was indicative of a friendship still finding its footing, even as the hand-holding moment drew on their intermittent fourteen-year relationship.
If I can get my hands on them, I’ll read more of these tie-ins. I am just that enamored with the adventures of this Doctor and his companion.
As suspected, this media tie-in was decent but paled in comparison to the show. Dialogue and characterization lagged, surely due to the freshness of Matt Smith’s incarnation; conversely, it can be seen as the Doctor ‘still cooking,’ as this story took place somewhere after “The Beast Below.” It also explains why more time was devoted to original characters inconsequential to the TV program’s continuity.
While separations are common on the show, Amy and the Doctor were apart for over half of the novel and that is too long, especially as their scenes together were priceless, building on the natural chemistry Matt Smith and Karen Gillan bring to their characters’ interaction. The high-five bit was indicative of a friendship still finding its footing, even as the hand-holding moment drew on their intermittent fourteen-year relationship.
If I can get my hands on them, I’ll read more of these tie-ins. I am just that enamored with the adventures of this Doctor and his companion.
thiefofcamorr's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as The Forgotten Army or Apollo 23... the beginning and middle were almost dull... but the ending was quite well done. The ending is pretty darn important, so it makes it worth a read.
h3dakota's review against another edition
2.0
Terribly boring. I'm SO not a fan of 11 & Amy, which doesn't help, but this story was just so boring.
noveladdiction's review
5.0
This was absolutely fantastic! Probably one of the best Doctor Who books I have ever read/listened to, and definitely in my list of top science fiction (in general) books I have read! A great story, with equally great characters besides those that normally appear in the show.
Since I listened to the audio book, I can't help but mention how well done that was. Arthur Darvill is a wonderful narrator, and I am desperately seeking anything else read by him. He does superb voices, and he is incredibly engaging. If he could read every Doctor Who book I listen to, I'd be happy. If he could narrate my life for me, I'd be overjoyed - someone try and make this happen.
If you're a fan of Doctor Who, be sure to check out "Night of the Humans" by David Llewellyn.
Since I listened to the audio book, I can't help but mention how well done that was. Arthur Darvill is a wonderful narrator, and I am desperately seeking anything else read by him. He does superb voices, and he is incredibly engaging. If he could read every Doctor Who book I listen to, I'd be happy. If he could narrate my life for me, I'd be overjoyed - someone try and make this happen.
If you're a fan of Doctor Who, be sure to check out "Night of the Humans" by David Llewellyn.
sshabein's review against another edition
4.0
I read this to my 8 yr old son before bed, a chapter at a time, and we both really enjoyed it.