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emmiej's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Blood, Genocide, Gun violence, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
littlelightsinthesky's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
A story about River Song written and read by the woman who has embodied her for years! If River Song is one of your favorite Doctor Who characters, you will love this! From breaking in and out of Stormcage prison to time traveling to see important historical events, to Cleopatra meeting River Song, to River Song the writer of Melody Malone Mysteries, to some meta-jabs about writing, this has everything I was hoping for. I don't know if Alex Kingston has written much before, but I hope she keeps on.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, Murder, and Blood
jarnbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
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
2.5
I enjoyed River. The story is very chaotic and becomes easily confusing the more you read. Combining River’s story with an Agatha Christie-esque mystery that leaves you wanting and confused at what’s going on. I love River in Doctor Who but here, she felt empty. She didn’t feel like River from the show. Maybe I would feel different about it if I listened to the audiobook but in print, it’s lacking. Not bad for a first book and written by the actress that originated her. It was okay. If you’re into Doctor Who books and River Song, go ahead but it might be a drag. And Honestly, I didn’t really like Melody Malone, here sections were the hardest to read through to me. Whether you liked the story or not, you’re in for a ride nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Classism, and War
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