read_n_drink_coffee's review
4.0
I thought this was a good tale, with some very interesting twists and plot developments. I have not had the pleasure of watching any of McCoy's portrayal of the Doctor or his companion Ace. But I feel that after reading this book I have a good understanding of them both.
I love it when the Doctor goes back into Earth history. It’s like having a very interesting and enjoyable history lesson. Even if it’s not all fact. I love how the start of the story is like a diary entry by the Private Eye Colby McBridge and it’s the same for the end. It’s nice to find out what happens to McBridge and Mullen. A great plot twist also which what they discover under the pumping station.
The epilogue suggests the possibility of a sequel. It is easy to see why this story was included in the monster specials to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
I love it when the Doctor goes back into Earth history. It’s like having a very interesting and enjoyable history lesson. Even if it’s not all fact. I love how the start of the story is like a diary entry by the Private Eye Colby McBridge and it’s the same for the end. It’s nice to find out what happens to McBridge and Mullen. A great plot twist also which what they discover under the pumping station.
The epilogue suggests the possibility of a sequel. It is easy to see why this story was included in the monster specials to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
nwhyte's review against another edition
4.0
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A Seventh Doctor novel published in 1997, featuring Ace and Cybermen in wartime 1940s London; grittily imagined, with good characterisation; one of the better Past Doctor Adventures that I have read. It shares certain resonances with The Doctor Dances / The Empty Child, but is really very true to the spirit of McCoy era Who, to the point that I wondered if it could have been a script in its own right.
As indeed, apparently, it was - submitted for the 1990 season that was never made.
A Seventh Doctor novel published in 1997, featuring Ace and Cybermen in wartime 1940s London; grittily imagined, with good characterisation; one of the better Past Doctor Adventures that I have read. It shares certain resonances with The Doctor Dances / The Empty Child, but is really very true to the spirit of McCoy era Who, to the point that I wondered if it could have been a script in its own right.
As indeed, apparently, it was - submitted for the 1990 season that was never made.
rachelpotter97's review against another edition
4.0
First Doctor Who book I've read in a while, and I really enjoyed diving back into the Doctor Who universe! This one focused on the Seventh Doctor and Ace, and I really got to know the characters, as I never watched Seven's episodes. It was just fast paced enough for me to see how it would work as an episode, and although it personally took a while for me to get into it, once I did, it flew by for me!
4*
- Rachel
4*
- Rachel
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