jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. A very fun, and quick read. I was able to read this in just a few hours and it was great. I thought all of the stories had something good about them. Here are my ratings of each story:
Sarah Jane and the Temple of Eyes by Jacqueline Rayner - 3 stars. Good message, a bit boring though and entirely too short. Follows Sarah Jane and the Fourth Doctor.
Rose and the Snow Window by Jenny T. Colgan - 4 stars. I’m biased because Rose is my favorite companion. This was a lot of fun and I really liked the writing. Follows Rose and the Ninth Doctor.
Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta by Susan Calman - 4 stars. Very well developed for such a short story. The writing was good and I liked the way it ended. Follows Clara and the Eleventh Doctor.
Bill and the Three Jackets by Dorothy Koomson - 5 stars. My favorite short story of the bunch. Absolutely loved it. It’s about self worth and body positivity and it was really well done. Great writing. Follows Bill and the Twelfth Doctor.
Overall, a really fun collection. I'd recommend it if you're a fan of Doctor Who.
Sarah Jane and the Temple of Eyes by Jacqueline Rayner - 3 stars. Good message, a bit boring though and entirely too short. Follows Sarah Jane and the Fourth Doctor.
Rose and the Snow Window by Jenny T. Colgan - 4 stars. I’m biased because Rose is my favorite companion. This was a lot of fun and I really liked the writing. Follows Rose and the Ninth Doctor.
Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta by Susan Calman - 4 stars. Very well developed for such a short story. The writing was good and I liked the way it ended. Follows Clara and the Eleventh Doctor.
Bill and the Three Jackets by Dorothy Koomson - 5 stars. My favorite short story of the bunch. Absolutely loved it. It’s about self worth and body positivity and it was really well done. Great writing. Follows Bill and the Twelfth Doctor.
Overall, a really fun collection. I'd recommend it if you're a fan of Doctor Who.
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book! I was grinning and chuckling at the humour (like the Doctor cheering for the Maple Leafs when he and Rose went to Toronto) and I found myself reluctant to set it down to do anything else! I just wanted to put everything else aside and focus on this book (unfortunately I couldn't do that; life can be a real jerk at times). A worthwhile read for any Doctor Who fan and I think this book could be a real help in introducing people to the series itself.
writingwwolves's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
I have mixed feelings about this book; the first two stories felt like developed tales, but the last two definitely just felt like short stories without much development. Hm.
Sarah Jane & The Temple of Eyes by Jacqueline Rayner: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rose & The Snow Window by Jenny T. Colgan: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clara & The Maze of Cui Palta by Susan Calman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Bill & The Three Jackets by Dorothy Koomson: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2vg
I have mixed feelings about this book; the first two stories felt like developed tales, but the last two definitely just felt like short stories without much development. Hm.
Sarah Jane & The Temple of Eyes by Jacqueline Rayner: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rose & The Snow Window by Jenny T. Colgan: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clara & The Maze of Cui Palta by Susan Calman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Bill & The Three Jackets by Dorothy Koomson: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2vg
kaleidoscope_heart's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
queencarolrules's review against another edition
2.0
I was bitterly disappointed by this. The concept was fantastic and then it was let down by weak stories in which the women of Who were shown in their very poorest light.
Susan Calman's was the best story (being the only one with a serious problem, and in-character Doctor, and in which Clara actually saved the day by herself.) Sarah-Jane got KIDNAPPED by scary angry feminists and Rose's story was ok but the author seemed unable to decide which Doctor she was actually with. Bill's story was almost offensive, the overall message being 'if she'd been more confident the bad thing wouldn't have happened' and her success was only achieved by making Twelve both incredibly stupid and cruel. Seriously, if a strange and distressed girl showed up in the TARDIS and said 'I'm Bill, I've had my body snatched' would he really respond with - in essence - 'you don't look anything like her, good day madam, leave my TARDIS at once' and think no more about it?
Susan Calman's was the best story (being the only one with a serious problem, and in-character Doctor, and in which Clara actually saved the day by herself.) Sarah-Jane got KIDNAPPED by scary angry feminists and Rose's story was ok but the author seemed unable to decide which Doctor she was actually with. Bill's story was almost offensive, the overall message being 'if she'd been more confident the bad thing wouldn't have happened' and her success was only achieved by making Twelve both incredibly stupid and cruel. Seriously, if a strange and distressed girl showed up in the TARDIS and said 'I'm Bill, I've had my body snatched' would he really respond with - in essence - 'you don't look anything like her, good day madam, leave my TARDIS at once' and think no more about it?
maanorchidee's review against another edition
4.0
Sarah Jane and the Temple of Eyes 3/5
Rose and the Snow Window 4.5/5
Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta 3/5
Bill and the Three Jackets 3.5/5
So a total of 3.5/5.
I can't believe the Doctor likes hockeys and supports the Maple Leafs.
Rose and the Snow Window 4.5/5
Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta 3/5
Bill and the Three Jackets 3.5/5
So a total of 3.5/5.
I can't believe the Doctor likes hockeys and supports the Maple Leafs.
forestjay's review against another edition
4.0
Yeah, a story with Clara. Great characters and fun writing. I'm not sure how accurate the title is. If you like Doctor Who and short stories a must read.
thegeekproblem's review against another edition
3.0
This was delightful to read, fun and short, really light. A collection of 4 short stories with four different companions and four different authors. We have everything for every taste out there!
Do you prefer Classic Who? No worries! We have an adventure in ancient Rome with the 4th Doctor and our magnificent Sarah Jane Smith. This one takes the cake with female empowerment, the villain is a woman with the intelligence to be more but she cannot have anything because she’s a woman, she’s bested by Sarah, who saves the Doctor from trouble (as it’s the duty of a companion) because let’s face it, the Doctor by himself is rubbish.
More of a 9th Doctor fan? No problema! Rose Tyler being clever and helping the Doctor to notice the obvious things that are staring right into his face. Dress up time! She goes to Russia during the 1900's before the Russian Revolution, can you imagine the beautiful Rose Tyler in that get up????? (also, I’m such a shipper, they have some really cute moments)
More of a Moffat era kind of pal? Well, let’s get into shenanigans with Clara Oswald and the Eleventh Doctor while they try to escape an impossible labyrinth.
You prefer underrated companions???? Bill Potts has you covered! Bill being clever and witty solving her own adventure out, helping the Doctor and even being compassionate to the antagonist who’s not really that bad. Just, Bill Potts being the best friend that the Doctor needs warmths my cold dead heart
All of these stories have their own charm, and are truly written for everyone in the fandom. Really light, really fun, ⅗ stars!
Do you prefer Classic Who? No worries! We have an adventure in ancient Rome with the 4th Doctor and our magnificent Sarah Jane Smith. This one takes the cake with female empowerment, the villain is a woman with the intelligence to be more but she cannot have anything because she’s a woman, she’s bested by Sarah, who saves the Doctor from trouble (as it’s the duty of a companion) because let’s face it, the Doctor by himself is rubbish.
More of a 9th Doctor fan? No problema! Rose Tyler being clever and helping the Doctor to notice the obvious things that are staring right into his face. Dress up time! She goes to Russia during the 1900's before the Russian Revolution, can you imagine the beautiful Rose Tyler in that get up????? (also, I’m such a shipper, they have some really cute moments)
More of a Moffat era kind of pal? Well, let’s get into shenanigans with Clara Oswald and the Eleventh Doctor while they try to escape an impossible labyrinth.
You prefer underrated companions???? Bill Potts has you covered! Bill being clever and witty solving her own adventure out, helping the Doctor and even being compassionate to the antagonist who’s not really that bad. Just, Bill Potts being the best friend that the Doctor needs warmths my cold dead heart
All of these stories have their own charm, and are truly written for everyone in the fandom. Really light, really fun, ⅗ stars!