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chucklebuck's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
patti_pinguin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
bribriny's review against another edition
Loved it. As a Doctor Who fan, this is a missing story, and it's by Douglas Adams. Gareth did a wonderful job of getting Douglas's tone and humor! I might be interested in other books by him.
sshabein's review
5.0
I've read the book, watched the Eighth Doctor animated version of this, and now finally listened to the CD audio adventure of Shada, so I guess this means it's one of my favorites. It's a very good Doctor Who story from Douglas Adams (yes, THAT Douglas Adams, for those of you who were unfamiliar with his having written for the show) featuring Romana II and K9, and if they are indeed going to make an animated Fourth Doctor version, I expect I'll be into that one too.
davidpaige's review
4.0
This book was apparently written by Douglas Adams as a Doctor Who episode. It was never produced. The story takes place immediately after Romana regenerates into Lalla Ward. It starts out in Cambridge, with an old professor, who has a rather strange office.
I enjoyed the book, as I could imagine Tom Baker and Lalla Ward acting out the parts.
I enjoyed the book, as I could imagine Tom Baker and Lalla Ward acting out the parts.
slcrow's review against another edition
5.0
This story was destined to be a book. It's far too much about the power of literature to live a proper life as a TV serial. So, while I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't get to see Douglas Adams' story realized in the talent of Tom Baker and Lalla Ward, I think this is, in many ways, much better.
Roberts does a great job capturing Adams' voice throughout the book, as well as portraying the Doctor and Romana with pitch-perfect voice and attitude.
My only quibble is that Romana again becomes kidnapping fodder. She redeems that a bit on the back end of the story, but I get so tired of Romana, as a very capable character, not being able to avoid being whisked away by every halfway competent bad guy in the universe. But this is sort of the backwards liberation of the era...the girl still gets kidnapped, but hey, at least she can (eventually) wiggle her way out of it (or exploit a really lucky break).
Regardless, though, I adore this book more than I probably have any right to. It's delightful candy...smart, witty, and, of course, Doctor Who, with the Doctor's ability to be touching and sometimes even a bit thought-provoking. But I definitely found myself tittering with glee more often than I have in a long time while reading. I really hope the other Who books can hold up to this one.
Roberts does a great job capturing Adams' voice throughout the book, as well as portraying the Doctor and Romana with pitch-perfect voice and attitude.
My only quibble is that Romana again becomes kidnapping fodder. She redeems that a bit on the back end of the story, but I get so tired of Romana, as a very capable character, not being able to avoid being whisked away by every halfway competent bad guy in the universe. But this is sort of the backwards liberation of the era...the girl still gets kidnapped, but hey, at least she can (eventually) wiggle her way out of it (or exploit a really lucky break).
Regardless, though, I adore this book more than I probably have any right to. It's delightful candy...smart, witty, and, of course, Doctor Who, with the Doctor's ability to be touching and sometimes even a bit thought-provoking. But I definitely found myself tittering with glee more often than I have in a long time while reading. I really hope the other Who books can hold up to this one.
lefthandedbibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
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Rating: Glorious 5 x n times
Rating: Glorious 5 x n times
misterstevenuniverse's review
4.0
Short read that was pretty much a Doctor Who episode. Not a fan of Douglas Adams but when the story picked up after 120 pages, the story progressed well. You get some more insight into Time Lords which is interesting. Overall, I didnt hate it.
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