nwhyte's review against another edition
"http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1355899.html[return][return]Surprising to read that this was the very first anthology of Doctor Who short stories, published back in 1994 (other than the various annuals and fan publications). There is a supposed framing narrative of the Seventh Doctor visiting a California psychic to get readings of objects from his pockets, thus providing the stories, but it is not quite necessary enough to be convincing. Some contributors have since gone on to great things; some have disappeared completely. My favourite was Jim Mortimore's 'The Book of Shadows', about Barbara Wright marrying one of Alexander the Great's generals and ruling Egypt - particularly interesting to come to this so soon after Farewell Great Macedon which has a very similar theme. Also I gave a cheer for David Auger's 'The Golden Door' which features Dodo, though it is not very special otherwise
nukirisame's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
hammard's review against another edition
1.0
Reading this as part of running through all the VNA continuity in chronological order. As such I was really on here for the framing device which I found dull and rather unnecessary. A few of the stories would good but largely forgettable (Paul Cornell's was of course going to be the best).
It's a funny thing reading this as it even predates the VMA range (Goth Opera would come out later the same year) and a lot of better work was still to come.
It's a funny thing reading this as it even predates the VMA range (Goth Opera would come out later the same year) and a lot of better work was still to come.
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