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A review by esperata
Doctor Who: The Dark Path by David A. McIntee
5.0
First off, this is a well thought out story that combines galactic conflict, powerful temporal manipulation, friendship and betrayal. Every character is given a personality so that the story feels more real.
The highlight of this book though is the development of the Master, showing how in fact he came to be that person. Unlike in many TV stories where he is either stereotyped as simply insane or evil, the author explores how he was once the Doctor's friend. To that end he is given a life story that, while not excusing his behaviour or ruling out insanity, gives us an understanding of how someone the Doctor once considered a friend could fall so far. It is interesting that the author noted he was being investigated by the Time Lords for instability, though his investigator regarded him as "the most level-headed man I know", leaving open the question of a fall into madness that TV producers have since developed.
The highlight of this book though is the development of the Master, showing how in fact he came to be that person. Unlike in many TV stories where he is either stereotyped as simply insane or evil, the author explores how he was once the Doctor's friend. To that end he is given a life story that, while not excusing his behaviour or ruling out insanity, gives us an understanding of how someone the Doctor once considered a friend could fall so far. It is interesting that the author noted he was being investigated by the Time Lords for instability, though his investigator regarded him as "the most level-headed man I know", leaving open the question of a fall into madness that TV producers have since developed.