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harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
2.75/5 stars
This novel was interesting. I was excited to get to this one because the 9th doctors is one of my favorites, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it was just me but this didn't really feel like the 9th doctor, something was just off. I also thought the plot was a little boring and not overall exciting. I did like though the mysteriousness of Ali, she was kind of like a puzzle, especially since she was never explained in real detail till towards the end of the story. My favorite part though was the incorporation of the zodiac signs, I thought it was a cool little addition.
All in all this was not my favorite of the short stories but wasn't my least favorite. I look forward to continuing on with the remaining doctors.
This novel was interesting. I was excited to get to this one because the 9th doctors is one of my favorites, but I was a little disappointed. Maybe it was just me but this didn't really feel like the 9th doctor, something was just off. I also thought the plot was a little boring and not overall exciting. I did like though the mysteriousness of Ali, she was kind of like a puzzle, especially since she was never explained in real detail till towards the end of the story. My favorite part though was the incorporation of the zodiac signs, I thought it was a cool little addition.
All in all this was not my favorite of the short stories but wasn't my least favorite. I look forward to continuing on with the remaining doctors.
riverofhorton's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This could have been so much, had the execution been better. Where it fits in the main timeline, Ali, and the idea of the villain were all brilliant ideas.
But it just... Wasn't. It didn't feel like the 9th Doctor at all, and the plot seemed quite boring to me. It also spent a lot of time dropping main-series exposition to catch Ali up with where the Doctor was in his own timeline (something which didn't matter to the plot of this story).
I would like to see Ali return in another story, though.
But it just... Wasn't. It didn't feel like the 9th Doctor at all, and the plot seemed quite boring to me. It also spent a lot of time dropping main-series exposition to catch Ali up with where the Doctor was in his own timeline (something which didn't matter to the plot of this story).
I would like to see Ali return in another story, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Classism, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Gore, Antisemitism, Racism, and Slavery
saroz162's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't care for this one, I'm afraid. It starts off well enough, but the first half becomes consumed in the perspective of a fairly straightforward new companion, with a lot of exposition by the Doctor. It actually starts to feel a bit like an advertisement for the Eccleston series of Doctor Who. Then there's a twist - but it's honestly not a good enough one to justify using up all that time. And then we've got a bit of danger, and a solution, and...oh, wait, we're back to the advert.
I think I can see what Higson was trying to do, but in the format of its own tiny little paperback "book," it's pretty underwhelming. It might have made a cute annual story, or an online tale for the official website - which, in fairness, is basically how it originated. So perhaps there's a bit of the "form factor" working against it, here.
I think I can see what Higson was trying to do, but in the format of its own tiny little paperback "book," it's pretty underwhelming. It might have made a cute annual story, or an online tale for the official website - which, in fairness, is basically how it originated. So perhaps there's a bit of the "form factor" working against it, here.
mikime's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this story, particularly Ali, the new friend that joins the Doctor in this adventure and the way the reader slowly gets to know her. The timing of this story as compared with the first new tv series of Doctor who is also interesting, we get a perfectly fitting backstory here. Looking forward to seeing Ali again in other Doctor who adventures! :-)
beth_books_123's review
4.0
A brilliant read - 4*
I loved the setting of this story. It was set just after the battle with the Nestene Consciousness (New Who: Rose) when Rose Tyler decided that she didn't want to go travelling with the doctor. Now for viewers of that episode, it was two maybe three seconds before he was back offering her the journey of a lifetime. Yet for the Doctor, it was a whole adventure and this is what this book is centred on.
I really enjoyed the Doctor not having a human companion for once -it was very interesting! Despite this, it still showed the Doctor's compassion for Earth and mankind.
A really interesting read.
I loved the setting of this story. It was set just after the battle with the Nestene Consciousness (New Who: Rose) when Rose Tyler decided that she didn't want to go travelling with the doctor. Now for viewers of that episode, it was two maybe three seconds before he was back offering her the journey of a lifetime. Yet for the Doctor, it was a whole adventure and this is what this book is centred on.
I really enjoyed the Doctor not having a human companion for once -it was very interesting! Despite this, it still showed the Doctor's compassion for Earth and mankind.
A really interesting read.
authorjbr's review
3.0
This was a cool story. It was exciting, interesting, and the character of Allie was well defined. The Doctor was spot on and the reference to Rose was cool. All in all, a pretty good story.
thoroughlymodernreviewer's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
3.25
Far too short for its own good, but a fun enough read. Set in the moments between Nine’s disappearance and reappearance at the end of “Rose”, this story sees the Doctor tackling a Starman - a planet eating being with its eyes set on Earth. Nine’s a bit more brutal than we’re used to seeing him, but Higson perfectly captures Eccleston’s voice. The pacing is all over the place, slow when it needs to be faster and way too fast when it needs to slow down. But for what it is, it’s fun enough.
hjswinford's review
4.0
This story is set during New Who S1 Ep1 in that moment when Nine leaves at the end, then comes back. I actually LOVED that. Higson did a fantastic job at capturing Nine and his quirkiness. The end seemed to be kind of fan-servicey, but heck. I'm here for it.