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Doctor Who: Adventures in Lockdown by Emily Cook

aly_vee_'s review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

asanovasvetlana's review

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5.0

Such a beautiful collection of stories.

writingwwolves's review

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

elinordavies's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

jennykeery's review against another edition

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3.0

I loved Jodie Whittaker's reassuring lockdown speech as the Thirteenth Doctor. Was it aimed at kids? Obviously. Did it make me feel better too? I'm not ashamed to say it did. The script for that speech is included in this little collection, which also features short stories and snippets from other Doctor Who-related writers. It's a Children in Need endeavor too and I had a lot of fun reading it.

redhickory's review against another edition

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4.0

Beautiful collection of stories. Some more related to our current experience of lockdown than others. All beautifully Doctorish, many with a focus on the kindness of the Doctor.