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gotrees4's review against another edition
3.0
A bit childish, not superbly well-written, but still enjoyable. A good, quick, fun read. The characters were generally pretty close to their characters on-screen, except for a few moments where their personalities seemed a bit off.
To me it seemed like Abnett used an excessive amount of imagery when it might not have been entirely necessary, but whatever. Still okay. It reads just like an episode of the show.
To me it seemed like Abnett used an excessive amount of imagery when it might not have been entirely necessary, but whatever. Still okay. It reads just like an episode of the show.
nwhyte's review against another edition
4.0
http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1869976.html
Latest Doctor Who book from the prolific Abnett, this one with a bit of a Christmassy theme (the chapter titles, like the title of the novel, are all lines from carols), but bringing back the Ice Warriors (who as far as I can tell haven't been in a Who novel since 1998) interfering with a generations-long terraforming project, whose human crew have lost most of the details of their assignment over the centuries. Lots of references both to Who continuity and to the classic generation starship stories of Harry Harrison and Brian Aldiss, with perhaps a nod to Riddley Walker as well, and some great flashes of humour on the way. This year's main sequence of Eleventh Doctor / Amy / Rory hardcovers have generally been a cut above the norm and this one continues the pattern.
Latest Doctor Who book from the prolific Abnett, this one with a bit of a Christmassy theme (the chapter titles, like the title of the novel, are all lines from carols), but bringing back the Ice Warriors (who as far as I can tell haven't been in a Who novel since 1998) interfering with a generations-long terraforming project, whose human crew have lost most of the details of their assignment over the centuries. Lots of references both to Who continuity and to the classic generation starship stories of Harry Harrison and Brian Aldiss, with perhaps a nod to Riddley Walker as well, and some great flashes of humour on the way. This year's main sequence of Eleventh Doctor / Amy / Rory hardcovers have generally been a cut above the norm and this one continues the pattern.
samcarlin's review against another edition
4.0
More adventures with the Doctor! A great read for anyone missing the Doctor and his adventures.
beckylej's review against another edition
5.0
The Doctor, Rory, and Amy are on their way back to Leavenworth for Christmas when they make an unexpected detour. Hereafter has been home to the Morphan's terraforming project for over twenty generations now. In recent years, though, the Morphans have experienced increasingly frigid winters like none other they've ever experienced. And now something is attacking their livestock. When the Doctor and his companions arrive, they are almost immediately separated. The Doctor and Amy are imprisoned when the Morphans decide they must be Unguidely enemies. All is not lost, though, as the Doctor is able to convince one of the Morphans that he can help with their situation. He and Amy are freed in exchange for promising to help find a recently missing Morphan girl. Meanwhile, Rory finds himself on the run from monstrously large creatures, creatures the Doctor has encountered before. And it's not long before the Doctor himself discovers what's causing such havoc to the Morphan settlement.
Oh, I was so sad to have to say goodbye to the Ponds last fall! I love Rory and Amy and returning to them here with a new adventure was so very welcome! I do love Clara and her part in the current Doctor's story but Arthur Darville and Karen Gillan had such fantastic chemistry - both together and separately with Matt Smith as the Doctor.
Interestingly, current audiences didn't get to experience the Ice Warriors until this most recently ended series with Clara. But that's just who the Doctor and friends are up against in Dan Abnett's The Silent Stars Go By, the chosen 50th Anniversary title for Matt Smith's Doctor eleven.
I find it particularly cool how, now having read two of the anniversary installments, each author has captured the particular quirks and mannerisms specific to the different doctors.
Trivia: The Ice Warriors first appeared in 1967 in The Ice Warriors during Patrick Troughton's reign as the second Doctor. Troughton was up against them once again in 1969 in The Seeds of Death. Jon Pertwee also had his chance to face them in 1972's The Curse of Paladon and 1974's The Monsters of Paladon. The Martian warriors then took a bit of a break until Matt Smith's Doctor and Clara encountered them in Cold War this past April (which was set in the 1980s).
Oh, I was so sad to have to say goodbye to the Ponds last fall! I love Rory and Amy and returning to them here with a new adventure was so very welcome! I do love Clara and her part in the current Doctor's story but Arthur Darville and Karen Gillan had such fantastic chemistry - both together and separately with Matt Smith as the Doctor.
Interestingly, current audiences didn't get to experience the Ice Warriors until this most recently ended series with Clara. But that's just who the Doctor and friends are up against in Dan Abnett's The Silent Stars Go By, the chosen 50th Anniversary title for Matt Smith's Doctor eleven.
I find it particularly cool how, now having read two of the anniversary installments, each author has captured the particular quirks and mannerisms specific to the different doctors.
Trivia: The Ice Warriors first appeared in 1967 in The Ice Warriors during Patrick Troughton's reign as the second Doctor. Troughton was up against them once again in 1969 in The Seeds of Death. Jon Pertwee also had his chance to face them in 1972's The Curse of Paladon and 1974's The Monsters of Paladon. The Martian warriors then took a bit of a break until Matt Smith's Doctor and Clara encountered them in Cold War this past April (which was set in the 1980s).
elsa_k's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Idk this sure was a book
Idk this sure was a book
oldswampy's review against another edition
The first Doctor Who book I've read. Perhaps not the last I shall read. Entertaining.
mickbordet's review against another edition
4.0
The first of these 50th anniversary editions set the first Doctor in a very modern 'Space Marines' setting, so it is appropriate that the last puts the latest Doctor (at time of publication) in a real old-style frontier base invasion, the kind of story that was a staple of the earliest Who stories. It works very well and there are some nice twists, nothing too ambitious, just a classic 'monster' used well.
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
As a Whovian, I'm always looking to get my hands on the latest and most exciting products in the Who-niverse and I'm so happy to say that the books I've read in the 50th Anniversary collection are stellar! All the new Who-related things coming out this year that I've bought or received to review rock. The latest "product" being the last book in the 11 book series entitled The Silent Stars Go By which features the current Doctor as portrayed by Matt Smith and his recently departed companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams.
If you're at all a fan of the series you know that in recent years every winter the BBC has aired a Christmas special featuring the Doctor and his companions on an intergalactic, super-sized, Christmas themed adventure. The Silent Stars Go By is a Christmas special but in the form of a book -- and it's a wonderful, fun, fast-paced book to boot! It's perfect to take with you in your beach bag or to just snuggle under the sheets with.
The Silent Stars Go By begins, as most things that the Doctor is a part of -- with a bang. We're not talking Big Bang 2 as in the conclusion of series 5 but nevertheless, it's certainly an adventure. With Rory and Amy at the helm of the TARDIS along with the Doctor you might expect some fussing and nattering on between the Ponds and this book certainly has that, lending to an authentic Doctor Who feel. If you loved the brave and loyal Rory or bossy Amy and are missing them since their departure mid-season last year, then this is certainly a book to read.
Along with the Doctor and the Ponds, an old foe of the Doctor's as well as some new (and creepy!) creations made this one interesting story. I wasn't prepared to meet Transrats (shivers) let alone the Transhumans. They lent a new twist to the story that I did not see coming! The Doctor was not trying to protect Hereafter from one threat but many! The Silent Stars Go By is a really clever tale featuring an old alien race from the original series. What's really great is, if you want more adventures with the Doctor and the Ice Warriors they were brought back and revamped for an episode earlier this year.
For those who are Whovians or for those yet to be introduced to the Doctor and his many companions, I recommend giving this book a try. With loads of action and witty dialogue The Silent Stars Go By is my favorite Doctor Who book to date. If you're like me you're counting down the days until the 50th anniversary episode in November and you're in need of a Doctor Who fix. Reruns of the show, this book, and I'm sure the others in the series; are just what the doctor ordered to tide us Whovians over until then.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
As a Whovian, I'm always looking to get my hands on the latest and most exciting products in the Who-niverse and I'm so happy to say that the books I've read in the 50th Anniversary collection are stellar! All the new Who-related things coming out this year that I've bought or received to review rock. The latest "product" being the last book in the 11 book series entitled The Silent Stars Go By which features the current Doctor as portrayed by Matt Smith and his recently departed companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams.
If you're at all a fan of the series you know that in recent years every winter the BBC has aired a Christmas special featuring the Doctor and his companions on an intergalactic, super-sized, Christmas themed adventure. The Silent Stars Go By is a Christmas special but in the form of a book -- and it's a wonderful, fun, fast-paced book to boot! It's perfect to take with you in your beach bag or to just snuggle under the sheets with.
The Silent Stars Go By begins, as most things that the Doctor is a part of -- with a bang. We're not talking Big Bang 2 as in the conclusion of series 5 but nevertheless, it's certainly an adventure. With Rory and Amy at the helm of the TARDIS along with the Doctor you might expect some fussing and nattering on between the Ponds and this book certainly has that, lending to an authentic Doctor Who feel. If you loved the brave and loyal Rory or bossy Amy and are missing them since their departure mid-season last year, then this is certainly a book to read.
Along with the Doctor and the Ponds, an old foe of the Doctor's as well as some new (and creepy!) creations made this one interesting story. I wasn't prepared to meet Transrats (shivers) let alone the Transhumans. They lent a new twist to the story that I did not see coming! The Doctor was not trying to protect Hereafter from one threat but many! The Silent Stars Go By is a really clever tale featuring an old alien race from the original series. What's really great is, if you want more adventures with the Doctor and the Ice Warriors they were brought back and revamped for an episode earlier this year.
For those who are Whovians or for those yet to be introduced to the Doctor and his many companions, I recommend giving this book a try. With loads of action and witty dialogue The Silent Stars Go By is my favorite Doctor Who book to date. If you're like me you're counting down the days until the 50th anniversary episode in November and you're in need of a Doctor Who fix. Reruns of the show, this book, and I'm sure the others in the series; are just what the doctor ordered to tide us Whovians over until then.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
urbaer's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting premise and a fairly quick read, but it just seemed to end rather to quickly and neatly.