deve2k's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this, and read it in more or less one sitting!
I did find that the Doctor and Rose were a bit too out of character, and that took me out of the story a bit. I think Justin Richards can be excused, though, as I think this was written before a lot of the first series of New Who had been finalised, so there was no way for him to know exactly how these characters would act.
I did find that the Doctor and Rose were a bit too out of character, and that took me out of the story a bit. I think Justin Richards can be excused, though, as I think this was written before a lot of the first series of New Who had been finalised, so there was no way for him to know exactly how these characters would act.
strabbyfieldz's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
yikes!
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Colonisation
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, Body horror, Genocide, and Gore
harryrossgorman's review
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 against another edition
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
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? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Blood and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Animal death, Violence, and War
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Alcohol, Gun violence, Confinement, Genocide, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
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!
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, and War