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noonanjohnc's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
o_oliviarose_o's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
angielucy's review
5.0
An absolute treasure of an audiobook. There was a severe disconnection between the events of "Cyberwoman"/"Countryside" to the end of season one. An excellent character study of one of the most compelling characters in the Torchwood franchise brilliantly done. One of my absolute favourite audios despite the fact it is utterly heartbreaking.
biffhooper007's review
5.0
This broke my heart in the best way.
The writing is absolutely amazing and the voice acting is just phenomenal.
This fills in the beginning of Jack and Ianto’s relationship in such a heartbreakingly real way.
The writing is absolutely amazing and the voice acting is just phenomenal.
This fills in the beginning of Jack and Ianto’s relationship in such a heartbreakingly real way.
thetasigma906's review
5.0
Broken stars predominantly Ianto as voiced by Gareth David Lloyd, and Jack as voiced by John Barrowman. It is set between the episodes of Cyberwoman and Greeks Bearing Gifts, in series 1 of Torchwood. It shows how Ianto really feels about his job, himself and about Jack, and bridges the gap between him hating Jack after the events with Lisa, and them starting a relationship.
I liked hearing about Ianto's past, and parts of it were so sad. Gareth and John worked so well together to show us how their characters got together and started their relationship, and there is a storyline involving a barmaid and an alien portal, which is a good listen too!
I liked hearing about Ianto's past, and parts of it were so sad. Gareth and John worked so well together to show us how their characters got together and started their relationship, and there is a storyline involving a barmaid and an alien portal, which is a good listen too!
via1's review
4.0
4.5⭐
There are a few things I'd like to say about this.
Firstly, the subject matter was so sympathetically handled, and I thank both the writers and Gareth for that.
Secondly, wow. Ianto, yet again, gets the recognition and attention that he deserves. His story regarding Lisa, of loss and grief and trauma, along with his life story, having lost everything and feeling so alone, gives so much scope for good content. This audio drama successfully let's us know how he feels and hear about his past, but somehow there is still that aura of secrecy we saw in the show: we don't physically see his flat, don't meet any friends that he may have, etc. It's the perfect balance for such a character, who is neither major nor minor in Torchwood: he simply exists, and ends up being a mouthpiece for those suffering from loneliness and loss. I'm grateful to have been allowed to delve deeper into his world.
I'd recommend this to anyone who loves Torchwood and especially Ianto's character; it's certainly a 'must-listen'.
There are a few things I'd like to say about this.
Firstly, the subject matter was so sympathetically handled, and I thank both the writers and Gareth for that.
Secondly, wow. Ianto, yet again, gets the recognition and attention that he deserves. His story regarding Lisa, of loss and grief and trauma, along with his life story, having lost everything and feeling so alone, gives so much scope for good content. This audio drama successfully let's us know how he feels and hear about his past, but somehow there is still that aura of secrecy we saw in the show: we don't physically see his flat, don't meet any friends that he may have, etc. It's the perfect balance for such a character, who is neither major nor minor in Torchwood: he simply exists, and ends up being a mouthpiece for those suffering from loneliness and loss. I'm grateful to have been allowed to delve deeper into his world.
I'd recommend this to anyone who loves Torchwood and especially Ianto's character; it's certainly a 'must-listen'.