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 | The English Way of Boredom |
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| What: | The English Way of Death (Missing Adventures novels) |
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| By: | Tom Lingwood, Broseley, Shropshire |
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| Date: | Monday 11 February 2002 |
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| Rating: |   3 |
I hate this novel. In 1998, it was voted the best Missing Adventure in the 35th Anniversary poll by the Doctor Who Magazine. Last year, I found this book in a second hand bookshop for £2.50, so I brought it. I was hoping to have a good read but all I got was a load of drivel. It was boring and I couldn’t get into it. This is supposed to be the best MA? More like the worst! Avoid this at all costs. Get The Plotters instead.
| What: | I, Who 2 (I, Who books) |
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| By: | Sean-Paul Smith, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Date: | Thursday 7 February 2002 |
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| Rating: | 3 |
Lars Pearson and co have delivered a second installment in their 'complete-Whonivese' encyclopedia. Like the first volume it is full of errors, spelling mistakes and terrible layout. Although I enjoyed the first volume (with all its flaws) I was hoping for something better. Hopefully a second revision is in the works...
Ordinarily, I enjoy Lawrence Miles' writing. Unfortunately, with this installment I was sadly disappointed. I can appreciate the artistic style, but I find "textbooks" to be difficult reading at the best of times. Sadly, the story was also lacking. The implications that "someone/something" must fill the void left by the destruction of Gallifrey is very intriguing but I never felt the book was really addressing the issue, only introducing more questions. I agree with Mr. Ford of London that it is good to see the books heading into truly uncharted territory; however, enough is enough. I want the DOCTOR to be more than human! I am tired of the constant "deconstruction" that seems to be the fashion of late. I long to see more of the "Time Lord" known as the Doctor along with the man the Doctor has become. But he never really made an appearance in "Adventuress..." My rating, a sad, sad 1.
| What: | Prime Time (BBC Past Doctor novels) |
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| By: | Anthony V., Queens, NY, USA |
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| Date: | Friday 1 February 2002 |
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| Rating: | 9 |
This book reads just like an episode of DOCTOR WHO; it were actually broadcast on TV, there would be almost nothing taken away from it, it was that vivid and exciting to read. I'm only sorry to say that I finished it in one day, whereas the books usually take a week! MORE MORE MORE!
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| Good runaround, tries to be too clever.. |
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Dave Stone's latest offering to the world of DW fiction is a good one. His writing style takes time getting used to, but once you've read a couple of his books you won't experience much difficulty.
THE GOOD:
-The Doctor's companions actually spend time with him
-The Plot isn't another alien(s) invades "put location here" novel.
-Jamon de la Rocas was a very good character and his first person sequences were really interesting.
-The scene where Anji confronts the Doctor about his behaviour.
-The cover.
THE BAD:
-Stone sometimes proves to be his own worst enemy by trying to be too clever. Most of the jokes in the book weren't funny. Although the Pokemon joke was funny.
-The ending is rushed almost as if Dave had to avoid exceeding a word limit.
-The opening scenes on Goronos were a little...odd.
Overall and enjoyable book. If you like weird and wacky novels, or just good runarounds this book is for you. 8/10
I recently finished reading City of the Dead and all I can say is awesome! This book kept me captivated the whole time. The descriptions of the city made me believe that I were really in New Orleans and I believe that there was not one dull moment in the whole book. And just when you thought the story was over, another plot twist was added to keep us wanting more.
The only thing that prevented me from giving this book a complete 10 was the fact that the dark force chasing the Doctor didn't seem quite as it was explained to be. The explanations seemed to point to it being related to the Doctor's memory loss and his recent search for the truth. Although the actual reason was explained and plausible, I would've liked to have seen the author relate it to what I thought it really was.
Overall this book is definitely worth the read.
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| A truly excellent 7th Doctor & Ace book |
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| What: | Relative Dementias (BBC Past Doctor novels) |
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| By: | Brax, Coventry, England |
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| Date: | Wednesday 16 January 2002 |
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| Rating: | 9 |
For the first time since Nightshade, we have an excellent adventure starring the televisual seventh Doctor and Ace. It's a fantastic story in the season 26 mold, wrapped up in a stylish cover and begs for a re-read at some point. I hope to see Michalowski return.
A densely plotted story full of shocking images and revelations that manages to stay the right side of greatness because of Lawrence Miles compelling style.
I have absolutely adored what BBC books have done with the range...twisted it away from the show and it's continuity baggage and made it something fresh and exciting again. The introduction of Sabbath, the wonderful Doctor/Master conversation and the shocking removal of the Doctor's heart are more steps in that direction!
Any flaws? Probably, but I was so wrapped up in this book that I didn't notice any. The characters are beautifully drawn, especially Scarlette and Lisa Beth but it's the Doctor who reigns supreme here.
A wonderful addition to an already strong range.
