nwhyte's review
4.0
http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/2218426.html[return][return]this is the Seventh Doctor story which introduces Jason Kane, husband of Bernice Summerfield. I knew a lot of Jason's later continuity from Big Finish audios, but had somehow not absorbed that he was actually from 1996. Anyway, I was delighted with his introduction to the character, whose whirlwind romance with Benny comes against a background of mildly comical terror; meanwhile the Doctor is attempting to sort out a complex conflict between three competing alien races, and Roz and Chris have a subordinate but still entertaining plot line.
antomicrose's review
4.0
When Bernice Summerfield was introduced to the Virgin new adventures the series seemed to have found its MVP and fans fell in love with the character. Over the years Bernice became a firm fan favourite and she saw the departure of long standing companion Ace and the introduction of two new companions Chris Cwej and Rozz Forrester. But like all good things Bernice's travels with the doctor had to come to an end, with the character being married off.
This novels sees the introduction of Bernice's soon to be husband Jason Kane. But who could be a match for the space traveling daddy issues alcoholic Bernice?? Well it turns out that Jason is and a space traveling alcoholic with daddy issues. Jason is introduced as a sort of anti dashing hero, instead of saving the day, Jason runs away, instead of helping others Jason helps himself. Strangely this works in creating a perfect match for Bernice. The couple spend the majority of the novel either screaming at each other, or confiding their traumatic pasts with each other slowly building their love, understanding and trust for each other.
The only issues with the novel are the lackluster villains and their plan all of which take place separate and second fiddle to Bernice and Jason and felt at times like two separate novels. Whilst an interesting and real love story I feel that the overall plot and villans could have been integrated a bit more into the story of Jason and Bernice, but this is none the less an interesting and fun Doctor Who novel.
This novels sees the introduction of Bernice's soon to be husband Jason Kane. But who could be a match for the space traveling daddy issues alcoholic Bernice?? Well it turns out that Jason is and a space traveling alcoholic with daddy issues. Jason is introduced as a sort of anti dashing hero, instead of saving the day, Jason runs away, instead of helping others Jason helps himself. Strangely this works in creating a perfect match for Bernice. The couple spend the majority of the novel either screaming at each other, or confiding their traumatic pasts with each other slowly building their love, understanding and trust for each other.
The only issues with the novel are the lackluster villains and their plan all of which take place separate and second fiddle to Bernice and Jason and felt at times like two separate novels. Whilst an interesting and real love story I feel that the overall plot and villans could have been integrated a bit more into the story of Jason and Bernice, but this is none the less an interesting and fun Doctor Who novel.
olegx's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
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