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zabicka97's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.75
thereadingwren's review
4.0
4/5
I’m so impressed with the characterisation of the existing Class characters and the atmosphere of the book. This felt like it could have been an episode of Class, it fit into that world perfectly.
I have never been so repulsed and disgusted by a villain before. I think it’s amazing that Guy Adams could write such a vile bad guy that it makes me uncomfortable. Give him all the kudos.
All the characters felt very on point, though sometimes Quill sounded like she was giving a melodramatic cliched monologue. I don’t know how else to describe it but some words and phrases she used didn’t sound like her.
I really enjoyed seeing more of Quill and Charlie’s dynamic. Surprisingly I ended up actually liking April (I don’t like her at all in the show).
This is such a solid tv show tie in, it should really get more praise.
I’m so impressed with the characterisation of the existing Class characters and the atmosphere of the book. This felt like it could have been an episode of Class, it fit into that world perfectly.
I have never been so repulsed and disgusted by a villain before. I think it’s amazing that Guy Adams could write such a vile bad guy that it makes me uncomfortable. Give him all the kudos.
All the characters felt very on point, though sometimes Quill sounded like she was giving a melodramatic cliched monologue. I don’t know how else to describe it but some words and phrases she used didn’t sound like her.
I really enjoyed seeing more of Quill and Charlie’s dynamic. Surprisingly I ended up actually liking April (I don’t like her at all in the show).
This is such a solid tv show tie in, it should really get more praise.
jenmat1197's review
2.0
This is a story where teenagers are behaving strangely. One runs her car through a shop window. One sets fire to his house while his family is inside. One jumps off the roof of their school but seems to be happy about it. A teacher at their school - Mrs. Quill - needs to get to the bottom of what is happening before another students hurts themself or others.
I want to start by saying that I picked up this book at a used bookstore by accident. I was checking out, and must have scooped it into my pile without realizing it. It cost me $3 and so I figured what the heck - I would give it a try. It wasn't great. But again - that isn't completely the books fault. After I read it, I went online to look it up and realized it is book 2 or 3 in a series AND based on a TV show (a spin off of Dr. Who). I was completely lost in the story. It was random, and disjointed, and the story just moved very quickly without a lot of depth. Maybe I will try the show to see if that helps. I liked the idea of it - seemed like an interesting mystery. But the book just didn't live up to the back cover.
I want to start by saying that I picked up this book at a used bookstore by accident. I was checking out, and must have scooped it into my pile without realizing it. It cost me $3 and so I figured what the heck - I would give it a try. It wasn't great. But again - that isn't completely the books fault. After I read it, I went online to look it up and realized it is book 2 or 3 in a series AND based on a TV show (a spin off of Dr. Who). I was completely lost in the story. It was random, and disjointed, and the story just moved very quickly without a lot of depth. Maybe I will try the show to see if that helps. I liked the idea of it - seemed like an interesting mystery. But the book just didn't live up to the back cover.
stephrenaud's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
levitatingnumeral's review
4.0
It took me so long to finish this and I honestly can't say why, because it's a book I've enjoyed thoroughly. The plot is interesting, the characters are well constructed and the writing style... Oh, the writing style is everything! It's light and fun, it makes the story extremely enjoyable and I just wanted to read a little bit more, because it was absolutely gripping.
Also, Quill deserves an honourable mention. What a fantastic character! There's so much depth, so much personality, and she was utterly hilarious. It definitely gave me a new perspective on her and if I liked the character on the show, I can say for sure that I absolutely fell in love with her in this book. Not only is she unbelievably strong, but also she has an enviable (if a little twisted) moral compass and is impressively smart and capable.
My only issue with this was Or maybe I forgot the explanation, since it took me so long to finish the book...
Also, Quill deserves an honourable mention. What a fantastic character! There's so much depth, so much personality, and she was utterly hilarious. It definitely gave me a new perspective on her and if I liked the character on the show, I can say for sure that I absolutely fell in love with her in this book. Not only is she unbelievably strong, but also she has an enviable (if a little twisted) moral compass and is impressively smart and capable.
My only issue with this was
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that Ram's return to his body was left unexplained and just seemed a little too convenient.thisistez's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I chose this book because I wanted something quick and easy to read (and because its associated with Doctor Who), and it was exactly that. It has lots of flaws, like a pretty confusing time line or the fact that you get to know almost nothing about the characters, but that might've been just because I hadn't watched the series. It was also a bit too brutal for me. But the idea was good and the end was unpredictable, and I appreciate that. Overall it was an okay book, great to relax.
yaeli's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
ace_disaster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
nwhyte's review against another edition
3.0
https://nwhyte.livejournal.com/2845708.html
Set between episodes 2 and 3, this is a decent self-contained story of alien tech exploited by nasty humans - the "Joyride" of the title allows people to take over other people's bodies for a short time, and cause havoc with no consequences to themselves but plenty for their unwilling hosts. Guy Adams wrote a couple of Torchwood books as well (The House That Jack Built and The Men Who Sold The World) which both explored the background of the Torchwood universe in a bit more depth; he doesn't do that so much here, because the palette of present-day human depravity is background enough. Particularly good for Ram fans.
Set between episodes 2 and 3, this is a decent self-contained story of alien tech exploited by nasty humans - the "Joyride" of the title allows people to take over other people's bodies for a short time, and cause havoc with no consequences to themselves but plenty for their unwilling hosts. Guy Adams wrote a couple of Torchwood books as well (The House That Jack Built and The Men Who Sold The World) which both explored the background of the Torchwood universe in a bit more depth; he doesn't do that so much here, because the palette of present-day human depravity is background enough. Particularly good for Ram fans.
queer_universe's review against another edition
4.0
I am giving this 3,75 stars. I already love the tv series and of course the doctor who universe. So I didn't read it as an alone standing book. If I had, i probably would have given it less stars. But I really enjoyed it and I am going to read the rest of the series, when I am not broke anymore. ;)