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Doctor Who: I Am a Dalek by Gareth Roberts

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nivek1385's review

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adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.0

colindalaska's review against another edition

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4.0

It's certainly not great literature but it does what it does surprisingly well.

Exceeded my expectations.

ella_louise_22's review

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adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

This one was just a quick read, but I have to say it was a very very good one. Gareth Roberts has a handle on the Doctor that many of the others just don't have and I personally feel it is a direct result of his having worked on the actual show with the actual actors. Though the story is short, it does not lack conflict or depth. I think I underlined more quotes in this short story than I have in the last four Doctor Who books I've read. It's the perfect book for a rainy afternoon and a great addition to anyone's Doctor Who Library.

chocolatequeen's review

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4.0

Others have mentioned that this is one of the Quick Reads novels geared at reluctant readers. Those reluctant readers need a solid story to keep them hooked, and I Am A Dalek did not disappoint. The action moves quickly, the story is solid but not complex, and the character motivations are easy to understand.

From a Who point of view, I liked the idea of a Dalek Factor. It holds up under what we discover in "Asylum of the Daleks," about the Daleks being about to turn living flesh into Daleks.

The story continuity for Rose and the Doctor was there as well. Events in "Parting of the Ways" are referenced, which I did find interesting since she seemed to forget what happened when he took the time vortex out of her. Ah well, we'll say she's remembered--not a big deal.

Over all, if you're looking for a quick Doctor Who story that won't let you down as an adult fan, or that would get a younger fan reading, I recommend this book.

veronikatupa's review

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3.0

It was my first regular english book, so it was something different. Although it was quite difficult, I liked it and I’ve learnt a lot of new words. I don’t believe I’ll remember all of them, but a few is still good. And about the book? As I said, it was different and quite difficult to understand, so I can't valorize it objectively. A lot of people say these books are terrible and something like the end of literature, but for me – english student – it's much better than some textbook, so I found it very helpful. As for the story, I can imagine it as another episode. There were a lot of epic scenes which would look very attractive on screen, I think. However, the tenth Doctor is gone, so is Rose and so is now my quick review od this 'quick reads' book.