nwhyte's review against another edition
4.0
https://nwhyte.livejournal.com/2845708.html
James Goss is one of the most consistently excellent writers in the Whoniverse right now, and he's pulled it off again here: this is a great book, both thrilling and funny, about social media, fake news, memes, and awful alien invasion from a parallel reality (and perhaps the former producer of the BBC's Cult TV website has been thinking about these themes for a while). He even manages to make April's character look interesting (and has some quite good Charlie/Matteusz exchanges). The three books are all pretty decent efforts, but this is the best of them. (Not sure when it is set, but I think also between episodes 3 and 4 is the most likely.)
James Goss is one of the most consistently excellent writers in the Whoniverse right now, and he's pulled it off again here: this is a great book, both thrilling and funny, about social media, fake news, memes, and awful alien invasion from a parallel reality (and perhaps the former producer of the BBC's Cult TV website has been thinking about these themes for a while). He even manages to make April's character look interesting (and has some quite good Charlie/Matteusz exchanges). The three books are all pretty decent efforts, but this is the best of them. (Not sure when it is set, but I think also between episodes 3 and 4 is the most likely.)
almostlikequake's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
iambutpaper's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know... I like some points and Quill was great in this story but... I don't know. I'm giving it four stars maybe because I love when humans see how awful they are and the skandis have all the rights to declare war and the first part was kind of interesting too.
steamy_earl_of_grey's review against another edition
3.0
Contrary to most Whovians, I liked the tv show Class. It had potential; if they could get the writing and the characterization consistent. This book, however, it was, eh.
What She Does Next Will Astound You deals with social media and the impact it can have on those who invest too much into it. Of course, with an alien twist; it is after all the Whoniverse.
What She Does Next Will Astound You deals with social media and the impact it can have on those who invest too much into it. Of course, with an alien twist; it is after all the Whoniverse.
whoiswren's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
This made up for the utter crap in The Stone House. Every character sounded exactly like themselves and the level of action was comparable to the show and equal to the character development. Hell, this book made me like April.
It was a crazy ride, that's for sure, but it was incredibly entertaining. There were some chapters that didn't need to be in there - like about the teachers that gave no value to the story at all. Overall, it was fast-paced, a thrill ride, and a little crazily put together.
Ram was a real stand out in this book. I adore his passive-aggressive leg and the relationship Ram has with it. I really wish we'd gotten to see that on the show, it was amazing! Oh and Ram texting Rachel is heartbreaking and beautiful and shows the grief that gets a little glossed over in the show sometimes. Also adored Varun and being Ram's cheerleader, always.
Charlie and Matteusz were great as always and I loved seeing into their relationship more. The idea of Matteusz explaining traffic to Charlie is the most adorable thing, and their fight felt very real and like a thing that needed to happen in their relationship. They are still, and always will be, maddeningly in love.
Quill, what a rockstar, always. I'm confused about her use of guns and her less that attentive way of protecting Charlie - Not sure how the aliens got past the Arn but suuure. She's still the biggest badass in the galaxy.
There was a Mr. Smith reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was great, the characters were great, the story was thrilling (if a little confusing) and makes me want to rewatch Class for the hundredth time.
This made up for the utter crap in The Stone House. Every character sounded exactly like themselves and the level of action was comparable to the show and equal to the character development. Hell, this book made me like April.
It was a crazy ride, that's for sure, but it was incredibly entertaining. There were some chapters that didn't need to be in there - like about the teachers that gave no value to the story at all. Overall, it was fast-paced, a thrill ride, and a little crazily put together.
Ram was a real stand out in this book. I adore his passive-aggressive leg and the relationship Ram has with it. I really wish we'd gotten to see that on the show, it was amazing! Oh and Ram texting Rachel is heartbreaking and beautiful and shows the grief that gets a little glossed over in the show sometimes. Also adored Varun and being Ram's cheerleader, always.
Charlie and Matteusz were great as always and I loved seeing into their relationship more. The idea of Matteusz explaining traffic to Charlie is the most adorable thing, and their fight felt very real and like a thing that needed to happen in their relationship. They are still, and always will be, maddeningly in love.
Quill, what a rockstar, always. I'm confused about her use of guns and her less that attentive way of protecting Charlie - Not sure how the aliens got past the Arn but suuure. She's still the biggest badass in the galaxy.
There was a Mr. Smith reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was great, the characters were great, the story was thrilling (if a little confusing) and makes me want to rewatch Class for the hundredth time.
thequietgeordie's review against another edition
2.0
Entertaining spin off from the Class series on BBC.
curlyhairedbooklover's review against another edition
5.0
The writing style was different but I grew to really enjoy it.
maebhdel's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Really only reading for the characters at this stage. Plot wasn't great.
kaindi's review against another edition
3.0
The story itself was meh but what I loved where the bits with Matteusz and Charlie.