Reviews

Doctor Who: The Ruby's Curse by Alex Kingston

amorinalynn's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

3.5

I wanted to love this because I love all things Doctor Who and River Song, but it was a little hard for me to stay engaged. I listened to it, rather than reading it, and Alex Kingston is a great narrator,  I just didn't love it. 

crixyloo's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

lexia_39's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

djh_24's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

5.0

I really did enjoy this book. It was great to have more River Song, and I appreciated the callbacks to the TARDS/DW and those mentions of Amy and Rory. The story was also very interesting, if a little complicated at times. 

sunshine_oracle's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

hollygo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

talidolly's review against another edition

5.0

This book is just so much fun! A wild ride as one should expect from River Song. It plays with history in multiple ways and plays with reality too, hopping between River spending time with her parents, Melody Malone’s world, and ancient Egypt in the time of Cleopatra.

This is tied for my favorite New Series Adventures book with Borrowed Time by Naomi Alderman.

Definitely listen to this on Audio for a knockout performance from River Song herself, Alex Kingston.

kthornette's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

“Death follows me, but maybe I could outrun death just this once.”

Oh, River Song, I miss you everyday. God, I miss her charming sociopathic wit with all my heart. The fact that Alex Kingston wrote and narrated this made the experience so much better. And there were sound effects. This was a whole production (as I’m told is common for Doctor Who audios). I loved how exciting and thrilling this adventure was and how River and Melody’s voices melded together to tell this story. 

God, I especially loved the mentions of other characters, especially her parents and The Doctor, as well as mentions of past episodes. (And certain appearances at the end!!) Even the Stormcage details and aspects of her upbringing were interesting to see as well.

Ms. Alex Kingston, please write more River novels. (Or appear in the show because you’re my fave).

anarchy7's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

ana27734's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.75