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A review by criminolly
Doctor Who: Space Babies by Alison Rumfitt
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
This was just what I needed this week to restore my faith in humanity a little. A silly yet meaningful, hopeful, joyous SF adventure by trans author with a queer black lead, a feisty young woman sidekick and pro choice storyline.
The fact that’s it’s based on an episode of a TV show jointly made by the BBC and Disney, two of the largest, most respected entertainment organisations in the world, is a sign that compassion and inclusivity still have a chance.
Alison Rumfitt does a great job of bringing the episode to life on the page. It’s funny, fun and perfectly paced and she captures Ruby and the Doctor perfectly. In fact in some ways I preferred it to the TV episode - the babies are less weird and annoying in prose form.
The fact that’s it’s based on an episode of a TV show jointly made by the BBC and Disney, two of the largest, most respected entertainment organisations in the world, is a sign that compassion and inclusivity still have a chance.
Alison Rumfitt does a great job of bringing the episode to life on the page. It’s funny, fun and perfectly paced and she captures Ruby and the Doctor perfectly. In fact in some ways I preferred it to the TV episode - the babies are less weird and annoying in prose form.