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kimlynn77's review against another edition
4.0
Only read the letters regarding the ninth Doctor and on wards. Disappointed there were no letters from the eighth!
mariajaramillo17's review against another edition
4.0
Un libro interesante para los fans de Doctor who, donde podemos ver como otra cara o otra parte de varias historias que ya sabemos. Yo no he visto las series viejas pero creo que igual lo disfrute mucho porque el Doctor es y siempre sera el Doctor, y ademas me dio mas ganas de verlas por algunas de las aventuras que vivió el Doctor en ellas!
Muy buena calidad de ilustraciones y fotos y los mensajes también son muy interesantes, mas las explicaciones de fechas, de donde se encontró y en que momento de la vida del Doctor fue. Divertido y fácil de leer!
Muy buena calidad de ilustraciones y fotos y los mensajes también son muy interesantes, mas las explicaciones de fechas, de donde se encontró y en que momento de la vida del Doctor fue. Divertido y fácil de leer!
iphigenie72's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure this book would be as enjoyable for a Whovian who has only a knowledge of the new series, I'm not saying that you need a very thorough knowledge of the Classic Doctor Who, but it helps a lot in reading these letters. The majority of the epistles are written by the Doctor (different incarnations), but a minority are from other characters.
Even though the book is separated in "chapters" (Gallifrey, Daleks and monsters, UNIT, The TARDIS), some of the letters are orphans and don't really fit the descriptions of the different parts.
To me there was three main categories:
The letters who just rehash what is in the show, I found those the least enjoyable, there is nothing new in them; they're almost word for word what is said in the script.
The humorous one, majority of the letters can be put in this category, some just make you smile, but I had a few laugh out loud moments. This is the letters where I thought a good knowledge of the show was warranted because I think some of the subtleties would sail over the heads of the casual viewers.
And the third category is a big spoiler, but let's say it is the most emotional and the one I really loved the best.
Just thought though that the price of the book was a little steep at 18.99 CAD, but the images and format were really beautiful and it was a visual treat so all in all I'm pretty happy about my buying it. There's just one picture I really didn't like and it wasn't because it wasn't interesting or nice; it just broke the fourth wall and showed the fact that it was a studio setting... but that's me nitpicking!
Even though the book is separated in "chapters" (Gallifrey, Daleks and monsters, UNIT, The TARDIS), some of the letters are orphans and don't really fit the descriptions of the different parts.
To me there was three main categories:
The letters who just rehash what is in the show, I found those the least enjoyable, there is nothing new in them; they're almost word for word what is said in the script.
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For example: the one adressed to Mr. Copper or the one from Mme de Pompadour... I was really disappointed by those two in particular, I thought I would have a little tear over Reinette's, that it would expand a little, but not at all).The humorous one, majority of the letters can be put in this category, some just make you smile, but I had a few laugh out loud moments. This is the letters where I thought a good knowledge of the show was warranted because I think some of the subtleties would sail over the heads of the casual viewers.
And the third category is a big spoiler, but let's say it is the most emotional and the one I really loved the best.
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Let's call it The Farewells... the one to Susan expand on the episode, but repeats the final speech, I cried from beginning to end; the one to The Brig or to Victoria... tearjerkers for me. I guess my reaction to the one to Susan's or The Brig's has a lot to do with how much I loved and are attached to the characters maybe someone less emotional about these characters leaving wouldn't have had the same reaction as I did.Just thought though that the price of the book was a little steep at 18.99 CAD, but the images and format were really beautiful and it was a visual treat so all in all I'm pretty happy about my buying it. There's just one picture I really didn't like and it wasn't because it wasn't interesting or nice; it just broke the fourth wall and showed the fact that it was a studio setting... but that's me nitpicking!
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
Fun and silly recap on some Doctor Who lore and fandom.
nwhyte's review against another edition
3.0
https://nwhyte.livejournal.com/3150712.html
This is a spinoff anthology of 128 letters that might have been written to or about the Doctor up to 2015 (so up to the first third of the Capaldi era). All are related to televised stories, with the exception of a note from the First Doctor addressed to Horatio Nelson referring to the "Hordes of Betralamir". (I'm delighted to say that this seems to have escaped other commentators.) The whole thing is gorgeously illustrated, but frankly doesn't offer a lot of substance, and really it's an excuse for a large selection of (very nice) stock photos with something that is barely an excuse for an illustrative narrative. I see Justin Richards as New Who's Terrance Dicks, capable of great stuff but often churning out pot-boilers, and this is certainly at the latter end of the spectrum.
This is a spinoff anthology of 128 letters that might have been written to or about the Doctor up to 2015 (so up to the first third of the Capaldi era). All are related to televised stories, with the exception of a note from the First Doctor addressed to Horatio Nelson referring to the "Hordes of Betralamir". (I'm delighted to say that this seems to have escaped other commentators.) The whole thing is gorgeously illustrated, but frankly doesn't offer a lot of substance, and really it's an excuse for a large selection of (very nice) stock photos with something that is barely an excuse for an illustrative narrative. I see Justin Richards as New Who's Terrance Dicks, capable of great stuff but often churning out pot-boilers, and this is certainly at the latter end of the spectrum.
laceyprpic's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fun little read. I definitely need to watch more classic DW!
steamy_earl_of_grey's review
3.0
Does this add any content into the already vast canon of the Whoverse? No, not really. Is it a bit of a cash-in to make profit from a well known brand? Probably. Will you enjoy it? Maybe.
The Time Lord Letters are letters that are "found" in various archives and files around Earth. They were left by the Doctor in his first 12 regenerations. But do they really capture the essence of this universal wanderer? That is for you to judge.
But the last one was not written by the Doctor, rather it was correspondence from his closest confidant. I'll let you discover Who.
The Time Lord Letters are letters that are "found" in various archives and files around Earth. They were left by the Doctor in his first 12 regenerations. But do they really capture the essence of this universal wanderer? That is for you to judge.
But the last one was not written by the Doctor, rather it was correspondence from his closest confidant. I'll let you discover Who.
megthepoet's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this one, though it is definitely geared towards long time fans of the show. The letters range from all of the twelve doctors, and covers villains, companions, even citizens of Gallifrey. We have silly little notes, reports, and even heartfelt letters.
But what I found especially enjoyable was the fact that each letter did seem to carry the personality of the Doctor who wrote it. That was what me smile the widest. So this is definitely a treat for any Whovian but especially one familiar with both the Classic and Modern seasons of Who.
But what I found especially enjoyable was the fact that each letter did seem to carry the personality of the Doctor who wrote it. That was what me smile the widest. So this is definitely a treat for any Whovian but especially one familiar with both the Classic and Modern seasons of Who.
sunsoar25's review
4.0
I lucked out when Doctor Who: The Time Lord Letters by Justin Richards was offered for free on Kindle as a pre-order. As a fan of the show, this sounded like a lot of fun. I really enjoyed reading the Doctor's letters and notes. Since I'm mostly familiar with the New series starting with Christopher Eccleston, so this gave me a decent look back at the lore and seeing the stills of early episodes. I particularly enjoyed reading the letters from the new series, since I know where they're coming from. The collection is a decent read for any fan of the tv series.
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