wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
4.0
This book hit the spot. It was a sit down and read in one day type of snack and it was perfect for that! Morris created an interesting time travel story with paradoxes and romance to pull you into the story, and Weeping Angels to keep it going. It was fun to see the trio on paper but continuously was brought to the realization that this would would have been a great show. Morris captures the mannerisms of the Doctor that you just want to see Matt Smith act out. The angels weren't as scary on paper as they are on tv, but make an interesting monster nonetheless.
Thanks to my sister for buying this for me while in London.
Thanks to my sister for buying this for me while in London.
cactusrae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
ultron_gold's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. This was wonderful and could’ve easily been an episode in the show. The author did a wonderful job with the balance of humor, action, and emotion and I really enjoyed the plot. The character of Mark is very likable and it was easy to empathize with him and want things to work out for the better for him. His wife died in a car crash years ago and he receives a note that says that he can save her. The Weeping Angels try to get him to change the course of history and that’s where The Doctor, Amy, and Rory come in and what an adventure it is.
The ending was great and very emotional as Mark starts to come to terms with her loss and learning to live his life again. I think the only thing that bothered me was that Amy was just there. She doesn’t get anything to do. Hell, we have two Rory’s (present and future) and Future Rory gets more to do than she does which was disappointing. Other than that this was a great read.
The ending was great and very emotional as Mark starts to come to terms with her loss and learning to live his life again. I think the only thing that bothered me was that Amy was just there. She doesn’t get anything to do. Hell, we have two Rory’s (present and future) and Future Rory gets more to do than she does which was disappointing. Other than that this was a great read.
hzcyr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
adammichaell's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant use of the weeping angels. Beautiful and heart-breaking. Excellent read.
sarahrara's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really enjoyable fast-paced read, which captures the essence of 11, Amy and Rory pretty well. Like someone else mentioned this could easily have been a script for a TV episode.
The story was intriguing, funny and heart-breaking, and full of those time travel twists that you just can't think about too much or it will do your head in.
The weeping angels are probably my favourite Doctor Who villains, and while I thoroughly enjoyed this take on them, I feel as if they were just scarier on TV. I'm not sure if that comes down to me having seen them on TV first, as usually things are scarier to me if left to my imagination.
I had a bit of trouble with the "shorting out of the time differential" bit towards the end, it seemed too much like magic, whereas the rest of the story, though fantastical, falls under willing suspension of disbelief for me.
But it was a solid 4.
The story was intriguing, funny and heart-breaking, and full of those time travel twists that you just can't think about too much or it will do your head in.
The weeping angels are probably my favourite Doctor Who villains, and while I thoroughly enjoyed this take on them, I feel as if they were just scarier on TV. I'm not sure if that comes down to me having seen them on TV first, as usually things are scarier to me if left to my imagination.
I had a bit of trouble with the "shorting out of the time differential" bit towards the end, it seemed too much like magic, whereas the rest of the story, though fantastical, falls under willing suspension of disbelief for me.
But it was a solid 4.
kikizubik's review against another edition
4.0
My first DW novel and I couldn't pick better one. I really felt that this adventure could've been in the show. How I miss 11th and the Ponds!
thomcat's review against another edition
3.0
Fun little Doctor Who story with time travel as the main feature, not just the delivery device. Weeping Angels and the Timey Wimey detector are both put to good use.
For those keeping count, this story utilizes the eleventh doctor and companions Amy and Rory. It contains humor, references and a stern doctor warning people not to play with time. The ending was a little hokey, but when isn't that the case? An enjoyable read.
For those keeping count, this story utilizes the eleventh doctor and companions Amy and Rory. It contains humor, references and a stern doctor warning people not to play with time. The ending was a little hokey, but when isn't that the case? An enjoyable read.