nanceoir's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed Michelle Ryan's performance a whole lot more than I thought I would. The story itself was fine, but it's a Doctor-only story, and I think I prefer Doctor-and-companion stories overall.
taaya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
A bit too dark and not funny enough for my taste. I like DW best when it's more fun than danger.
quigonchuy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Solid Doctor Who audio adventure. Feels just like an episode of Doctor Who.
bookish_brooklyn's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my! This was amazing! One of the more angsty Doctor Who stories I've come across - but oh it was beautiful and rather profound! Like I said, how I wish it was an episode! I was visualising everything happening as I was listening to it - and I thought the story fitted perfectly along with The Tenth Doctor - I definitely recommend this to fellow Whovians :D
karenangela_1's review against another edition
4.0
A really enjoyable story, featuring David Tennant's Doctor. Michelle Ryan does an excellent job with the narration.
nwhyte's review against another edition
"http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1286105.html#cutid2[return][return]Another audio original, read well by Michelle Ryan, with a very similar plot concept to The Nemonite Invasion - 'orrible alien incursions in historick England, in this case 18th-century Yorkshire. The Doctor, post-Donna, pitches up in a village covered by darkness where the people are turning into zombies. The problem I had was that the villagers seemed rather unconvincing - the Lady Christina-equivalent able to browbeat them despite being in her early twenties and not obviously a toff (apart from accent). I was also rather unconvinced by the ending which felt like the author was trying to imitate RTD rather than finding his own voice."
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
4.0
This Tenth Doctor post Donna adventure is spooky and romantic and emotional. While the setting isn't particularly intersting or exotic the alien adversary is very cool.
This is one of those very bitter sweet DW stories so be forewarned.
Definitely one of the better DW audiobooks even though it is NOT narrated by an actor from the show. David Tennant's characterization comes out so strongly which is a credit to both the writing and the narration.
The temporary companion in this story is also instantly likable to the point where I wanted there to be more stories of their travels together.
This is one of those very bitter sweet DW stories so be forewarned.
Definitely one of the better DW audiobooks even though it is NOT narrated by an actor from the show. David Tennant's characterization comes out so strongly which is a credit to both the writing and the narration.
The temporary companion in this story is also instantly likable to the point where I wanted there to be more stories of their travels together.
meganmargoking's review against another edition
1.0
The reason I wanted to read (well listen since it's only available as an audio book) this Doctor Who book was because there seemed to be vampires involved. Vampires + David Tennant = Super cool. Right? Oh, how wrong I was. The Doctor goes to a village in England in the 18th century where the sun and moon have been blacked out. Apparently most of the villagers (men and women) have disappeared as well. Charity, as member of the village is who married to the local blacksmith, and somehow (and it is now explained why) holds an important position in the town, accompanies the Doctor while he tries to figure out what is going on. The ending to this book is really stupid. That's really all I can say about the ending without spoiling. The monster-of-the-week was pretty lame as well. The Vampire-like monsters would, and no I am not making this up, ask in a polite voice for you to dance with them, and as you danced with them they'd suck your blood. Is that lame or what?! This entire audio book was crap. I even had my mother (she's a Doctor Who fan too) listen to it as well and she agreed. My advice is to skip this one.