Reviews

Doctor Who: Adventures in Lockdown by Emily Cook

gingerreader99's review

4.0

I must say I wasn't blown away by it but I did sit down and absorb it in one evening. I particularly liked the story involving George the cat Mittens as a cat dad myself.

I only wish I had read this earlier in the pandemic as it truly is a great little collection to have been read when adventures were taken from us.

There wasn't a single story in this that I didn't like, I loved the Tourist as I said, but I also loved The Terror of the Umpty Ums and The Simple Things.

jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition

3.0

3 stars. This was a really lovely way to pass the time and it was done for a great cause. The illustrations were great and some of the short stories were interesting but there was just something about this collection that I didn’t love. I can’t put my finger on it but something was missing for me here. It was still a fun and quick read though.

mordecai's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.0

aly_vee_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

asanovasvetlana's review

5.0

Such a beautiful collection of stories.

writingwwolves's review

4.0

How could I feel anything but love for this book? Each story written during a horrible time & each one will have brought a smile to so many people’s faces. I love having some of the extra lockdown content down, permanently, on paper & I love the extras included in the book as well. I’m most happy about more stories about 13 & the fam - we don’t have enough books staring them. A lovely edition to my many Doctor Who books.

⚠️ Mental health conditions, death, some destruction, typical DW type violence & some gun use - but nothing too heavy ⚠️

Extended Review to Follow.

avrilhj's review against another edition

4.0

This was pleasant. If also a little nostalgic - remember 2020 when we (a) thought covid19 might be over in months and (b) all cared enough about each other to limit our activities to save lives and help health workers? But, mainly, I just want to yell to other readers: “In one story, IT IS FINALLY SUSAN!”

millikat's review against another edition

5.0

I liked this book! Most stories are a few pages - essentially a short scene with a strong “timey-wimey” touch. Most really felt like moments we would normally not see in the tv show.

It consists of 16 short stories, primarily featuring the 13th Doctor but also includes past faces like 10th Doctor, Rory, the Corsair, and Susan.

I was intrigued by the stories written by past showrunners, but my favorite ones were by the authors I’m unfamiliar with. A few were slow, but most were fantastic. Also, most had positive messages relating to themes of lockdown and being in isolation. Will be rereading in the future!

kathrynkaupa's review against another edition

3.0

A great way to spend an afternoon, some uplifting stories of hope and triumph. Some odd snippets of scripts and poetry. But, it is what it is, a way of giving young whovians hope.

murderousscottishgremlin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5