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coboshimself_'s review against another edition
3.0
To me, this book felt a little weak at least 3/4 of its entirety. However, the last part of the book really stands out as we see a very emotional moment for The Doctor.
The idea for this new nemesis is really interesting but the way the difficlties are overcome really lefts a lot to ask for. Even when its plot could be better, I find myself giving a 3 out of 5 because of the characterization of Clara and The Doctor which is marvelous.
All in all, it was a good read but I believe the idea of The Shroud could have been better developed
The idea for this new nemesis is really interesting but the way the difficlties are overcome really lefts a lot to ask for. Even when its plot could be better, I find myself giving a 3 out of 5 because of the characterization of Clara and The Doctor which is marvelous.
All in all, it was a good read but I believe the idea of The Shroud could have been better developed
rysmi's review against another edition
4.0
*Disclaimer, won this book in a goodreads giveaway*
I loved this book. It absolutely captured the style of Matt Smiths doctor which made it an easy read. The 'monster' was definitely new but I felt was just a little much when compared to the usual goofy style of Smiths doctor. I would recommend it for lovers of the series but just advise them to be prepared to take parts of it with a grain of salt.
I loved this book. It absolutely captured the style of Matt Smiths doctor which made it an easy read. The 'monster' was definitely new but I felt was just a little much when compared to the usual goofy style of Smiths doctor. I would recommend it for lovers of the series but just advise them to be prepared to take parts of it with a grain of salt.
barborkaas's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mbray341's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
mischel's review against another edition
3.0
Well, what to say... I liked the book, but it wasn't the best and not exactly what I expected. Everything happened almost too fast and although it sort of made sense, this would probably be one of those average episodes of the show - sort of good, but not the best. The Doctor was brilliant and it was very easy to picture him and everything he said and did was exactly what 11 would say and do, but sometimes he was a bit too silly. Clara was brilliant as well and I loved the planet they were just leaving at the beginning of the book (and maybe I'd rather like to read that story instead). The ending was quick as well, but I didn't dislike it.
Another reason this book seemed so weird to me might be the fact that after four years, this was the first book I read in my first language and although our Doctor Who fanclub worked with the translators, some of the common Doctor Who expressions were a bit weird.
The book was not bad, but I give it 3/5 stars.
Another reason this book seemed so weird to me might be the fact that after four years, this was the first book I read in my first language and although our Doctor Who fanclub worked with the translators, some of the common Doctor Who expressions were a bit weird.
The book was not bad, but I give it 3/5 stars.
iphigenie72's review against another edition
4.0
Introduction of a neat villain in The Shroud; entities that prays on the grief of humans.
I liked the beginning, establishing the motivation of The Shroud. There's a lot of grief to feed on the day after the assassination of JFK.
The one time companions Mae and Warren were quite predictable. I thought for most of the time the author had the proper Doctor's voice.
I had a hard difficulty accepting who fought The Shroud with the Doctor, but that's something that could have been much more ridiculous and in a surprising way it worked.
For me, what elevated this from a 3 to 4 stars is how the personal grief of the Doctor was portrayed. Sure, the author didn't invent those moments, but he chose them well and I emotionally responded to those glimpses from a past that, as a fan, I have lived through too.
A neat little story which basically works well and isn't too ambitious (not sure that's a compliment), but succeeds in its goal to entertain.
I liked the beginning, establishing the motivation of The Shroud. There's a lot of grief to feed on the day after the assassination of JFK.
The one time companions Mae and Warren were quite predictable. I thought for most of the time the author had the proper Doctor's voice.
I had a hard difficulty accepting who fought The Shroud with the Doctor, but that's something that could have been much more ridiculous and in a surprising way it worked.
For me, what elevated this from a 3 to 4 stars is how the personal grief of the Doctor was portrayed. Sure, the author didn't invent those moments, but he chose them well and I emotionally responded to those glimpses from a past that, as a fan, I have lived through too.
A neat little story which basically works well and isn't too ambitious (not sure that's a compliment), but succeeds in its goal to entertain.
authorjlr's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good. The idea was creative and had a lot of potential, but oh my gawd, EDIT. I found so many errors! One of which was a BIG one! Clara was talking to herself! When it was supposed to be Mae... Sigh. If I'm paying full price for a book, it should have been proof read.
laurabb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
agoerke's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jlluff's review against another edition
4.0
This book, while not nearly as exciting as the TV episodes, was really interesting to read. At some points I read the Doctor's dialogue in the exact same way that Matt Smith would have said it. The book also referenced episodes from the TV series, including Angels Take Manhattan *sob*. The writing wasn't amazing, but I was still able to read through it.
Tommy Donbavand got the Doctor's and Clara's personalities perfect some of the time, but other times, I wasn't so sure. It wasn't the kind of writing that had be hooked the entire time, but it certainly wasn't terrible.
Shroud of Sorrow takes place the day after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. People in Dallas, TX have started to see the faces of their late loved ones in raindrops, coffee stains, and pretty much everywhere else you could imagine. We learn that these faces are called the Shroud and they feed off a person's negative memories, absorbing them in guilt. It's up to the Doctor, Clara, and their friends to get to the bottom of what the Shroud is trying to do and bring them to a stop before they absorb the world in grief.
Tommy Donbavand got the Doctor's and Clara's personalities perfect some of the time, but other times, I wasn't so sure. It wasn't the kind of writing that had be hooked the entire time, but it certainly wasn't terrible.
Shroud of Sorrow takes place the day after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. People in Dallas, TX have started to see the faces of their late loved ones in raindrops, coffee stains, and pretty much everywhere else you could imagine. We learn that these faces are called the Shroud and they feed off a person's negative memories, absorbing them in guilt. It's up to the Doctor, Clara, and their friends to get to the bottom of what the Shroud is trying to do and bring them to a stop before they absorb the world in grief.