dinnerandamovii's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
wynnifer's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
thoroughlymodernreviewer's review
4.0
(3.5/5)
I have a soft spot for this story. Sure, it takes ages for the plot to really start coming together, most of the American accents are terrible, there’s simultaneously too much going on and not enough happening, and the story kind of wastes both Orson Welles and his infamous “War of the Worlds” broadcast until the last minute. But it’s still a really fun romp that pays glorious homage to the radio serials of yesteryear. It’s hard to complain when you’ve got 1930s gangsters and invading aliens all tied together by an almost tongue-in-cheek pastiche of old detective stories. Paul McGann delights as always, though India Fisher isn’t given nearly enough to do.
On the whole, it’s a fairly short, fast paced romp that’s well worth a listen.
I have a soft spot for this story. Sure, it takes ages for the plot to really start coming together, most of the American accents are terrible, there’s simultaneously too much going on and not enough happening, and the story kind of wastes both Orson Welles and his infamous “War of the Worlds” broadcast until the last minute. But it’s still a really fun romp that pays glorious homage to the radio serials of yesteryear. It’s hard to complain when you’ve got 1930s gangsters and invading aliens all tied together by an almost tongue-in-cheek pastiche of old detective stories. Paul McGann delights as always, though India Fisher isn’t given nearly enough to do.
On the whole, it’s a fairly short, fast paced romp that’s well worth a listen.
elizafiedler's review
4.0
Some truly fantastic voice acting, especially the silly alien invader voices. <3
bloodonthetracks's review
3.0
Not gonna lie, I found the characters and their voices insufferable in this one lol. A bit of a messy story too, but Paul McGann and India Fisher shine as always.
faiazalam's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
clg2022's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
nwhyte's review
Brings Eight and Charley to New York in time for Orson Welles' famous 1938 broadcast, but, invitably, getting caught up in a real alien invasion threat. Some gloriously funny roles, including the bickering between the aliens, but all done with great conviction.
haunted_air's review
3.0
The idea behind this is so good, a Doctor Who adventure during the War of the Worlds broadcast, sign me up. Actually listening to it wasn't as great sadly. Too many interchangeable side characters who take space away from 8 and Charley, separating the two of them so less there's less banter, Charley not getting anything interesting to do after that and the repeated sound effect was annoying. The Doctor had excellent moments though. There are also fake American accents but they're supposed to be over the top so it's more palatable than [b:Doctor Who: Minuet in Hell|1068364|Doctor Who Minuet in Hell|Gary Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348099137l/1068364._SX50_.jpg|1055027].