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ellipsiscool's review against another edition
3.0
Sadly, I'm just meh on this one. I was really annoyed by the superficial attitude that "Melody Malone" has toward just about everything. Yes, I get it that you are attractive and what not. Can we move on please?
lnbeauso's review against another edition
3.0
It was a pretty good book. I obviously only read it because of my extreme love for Doctor Who.
mssunnyskies's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mjhartjones's review against another edition
4.0
Although I have been seeing some bad reviews on this book, I found myself enjoying it. Though I do feel a bit dissappointed by the fact that the writing itself wasn't as good as I had hoped. The part that grabbed me was most likely the facts that you got to have a look inside River's mind. I only wish that more time had been put into it overall.
squidtxt's review against another edition
4.0
I love river song, she did mention her boobs a few too many times and I dont think the angel fit well into the story but it was funny and an enjoyable short story.
eyreguide's review against another edition
5.0
Even though this book is affiliated with the TV show Doctor Who, it works pretty well as a standalone story - if you have a slight understanding of the show's baddies The Weeping Angels. It reads as a typical hard-boiled detective novel set in the 1930s, with Melody Malone's hilarious wit and way with words. As it says in the book and in the TV show, "She's got ice in her heart, and a kiss on her lips." and she is totally delightful - Melody's personality is wonderfully brought to life in this short mystery. The actual story had some surprises for me - the Angels involvement was really not what I was expecting. I wish there was more to this story, as Melody is such a fun character and I didn't want it to end!
stinamirabilis's review against another edition
3.0
Novels often make wonderful films and TV series, but films and TV series rarely make good novels. I wasn't expecting much from The Angel's Kiss - just a light-hearted excursion with River-but-not-River - and I got no more or less than I'd hoped for.
My main criticism is that I really didn't like the author's depiction of River-but-not-River. Yes, River is sexy and witty and very comfortable in her own skin. But the way she was written seemed really... off. I just feel like the author doesn't have a good grip in River as a character.
(Yes, I know the story isn't TECHNICALLY about River, but it also IS, y'know?)
I also felt the story was too easily resolved, but I suppose that's all one can expect from a hastily-written TV spin-off novella.
I still enjoyed it, though.
My main criticism is that I really didn't like the author's depiction of River-but-not-River. Yes, River is sexy and witty and very comfortable in her own skin. But the way she was written seemed really... off. I just feel like the author doesn't have a good grip in River as a character.
(Yes, I know the story isn't TECHNICALLY about River, but it also IS, y'know?)
I also felt the story was too easily resolved, but I suppose that's all one can expect from a hastily-written TV spin-off novella.
I still enjoyed it, though.
misfitmoxie's review against another edition
5.0
Brazenly fabulous. I only wish it was longer. Yowza!