harryrossgorman's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the plot of this book and the first few chapters were very good. I felt the characterisation of the Doctor was a bit off which is partially understandable considering it was probably written as the series was filmed. What isn't understandable is a whole chapter devoted to Rose and the Doctor attending a British Empire exhibition in which the Doctor marvels at such things as a human zoo. This feels totally out of character to me. Overall a solid romp with some issues.
easchwanke's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shane's review against another edition
3.0
This novel was the first Doctor Who novel i’ve ever read and with hindsight i probably shouldn’t have simply started from no.1 and gone on from there. It wasn’t terrible, but neither was it that good. I think choosing to write about a subject-matter that’s already been portrayed in the TV series anyway was probably seen as a safe bet but in my opinion just doesn’t work. It was like re-reading a book after a short space of time, and just didn’t hold my attention as well as i’d hoped it might.
Having read the second novel as well at the time of writing, i can tell you that this was in fact a damn sight better than the second one, but still... doesn’t excuse the unoriginal storyline.
Just OK i’m afraid.
Having read the second novel as well at the time of writing, i can tell you that this was in fact a damn sight better than the second one, but still... doesn’t excuse the unoriginal storyline.
Just OK i’m afraid.
miriamgpo's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
missy06's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
_nem_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
cat12345's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Death, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Confinement, Alcohol, Grief, Gun violence, Genocide, Murder, and Death of parent
ofclumsywords's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This read just like an episode of Doctor Who, right down to the TARDIS sounds. It was a great addition to Rose and the 9th Doctor adventures and certainly makes up for how the later seasons (I’m looking at you 12) become terrible. I missed 9 and when the show was actually good and this book had everything I wanted in it. Twists and turns, snark, and especially the time travel.
The steampunk 1920’s was such a fun world to be in and the added twist of the Romanov family was a great addition. Now I can’t wait to see what new adventures these books take me on!
The steampunk 1920’s was such a fun world to be in and the added twist of the Romanov family was a great addition. Now I can’t wait to see what new adventures these books take me on!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, and War
atinybookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? No
2.5
d3anna28's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0