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revisorium's review against another edition
5.0
I found this a strange yet hilarious story, ell written and captures the characters perfectly!
caenerys's review against another edition
4.0
Yet another brilliant addition to the Torchwood books - I really can't get enough of these stories and this world!
h3dakota's review against another edition
2.0
Well... lots of Ianto, so that's good. The rest, not so much. Just never know what you are going to end up getting with these TW/DW stories, they can be hit or miss. This one is a miss, sadly.
mxsallybend's review against another edition
4.0
OMG. Captain Jack being himself, Ianto Jones transformed into the ‘perfect’ woman, Captain Jack, lots of gay sex, and (did I mention?) Captain Jack. If you’re even a casual watcher of Torchwood, then you have to pick this book up! I stumbled across it in a bookstore one weekend, then ignored everyone and everything around me as I devoured most of it on the train ride home.
As the book begins, we learn that Ianto Jones has awakened with a gap in his memory, no clothes, and the body of a ‘perfect’ woman. Thanks to the alien device responsible (no spoiler here - this is Torchwood, after all), he is physically perfect. Mentally and emotionally, however, he is still the same shy, awkward, loveable young man he’s always been. He has to learn how to walk, how to dress, how to talk, and how to respond to the opposite sex. His struggles and grudging acceptance of the situation are beautifully handled, complete with generous doses of humour and sweetness.
Meanwhile, single men are disappearing from speed-dating nights all over town, victim of another ‘perfect’ woman. How she became so perfect, and what’s happening to her unfortunate dates, is all inextricably linked to Ianto’s situation – if only he could remember his last night as a man.
On top of all this, the solution to all of Cardiff’s problems involves Captain Jack literally diving into the gay community, which itself has become strangely ‘perfect’ over the past year. I won’t go into too much detail here, but the scenes at the gay dance club are absolutely priceless. The ending gets a little dark, but Torchwood is all about the interplay between light and dark, good and evil, hope and despair.
Well-written and thoroughly entertaining, this is not only a book that lives up to its promise, it’s a book that lives up to its inspiration. James Goss completely captures the tone and spirit of the TV show, and I cannot wait to see what he does next. Absolutely recommended!
As the book begins, we learn that Ianto Jones has awakened with a gap in his memory, no clothes, and the body of a ‘perfect’ woman. Thanks to the alien device responsible (no spoiler here - this is Torchwood, after all), he is physically perfect. Mentally and emotionally, however, he is still the same shy, awkward, loveable young man he’s always been. He has to learn how to walk, how to dress, how to talk, and how to respond to the opposite sex. His struggles and grudging acceptance of the situation are beautifully handled, complete with generous doses of humour and sweetness.
Meanwhile, single men are disappearing from speed-dating nights all over town, victim of another ‘perfect’ woman. How she became so perfect, and what’s happening to her unfortunate dates, is all inextricably linked to Ianto’s situation – if only he could remember his last night as a man.
On top of all this, the solution to all of Cardiff’s problems involves Captain Jack literally diving into the gay community, which itself has become strangely ‘perfect’ over the past year. I won’t go into too much detail here, but the scenes at the gay dance club are absolutely priceless. The ending gets a little dark, but Torchwood is all about the interplay between light and dark, good and evil, hope and despair.
Well-written and thoroughly entertaining, this is not only a book that lives up to its promise, it’s a book that lives up to its inspiration. James Goss completely captures the tone and spirit of the TV show, and I cannot wait to see what he does next. Absolutely recommended!
iminlovewithoctober's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
2.75
its funny and torchwood. ianto is a woman and is transgender idk
angielucy's review against another edition
4.0
Goss is the go-to man for anything Torchwood related. It's poorly written, but it's fun.
isabellabasile's review against another edition
4.0
While not the most eloquently written book I’ve ever read, Almost Perfect is funny, charming, and wildly entertaining. Perhaps the greatest twist of all was it made me like Gwen after years of only begrudgingly tolerating her presence. Additionally, Gwen and Rhys’ relationship is displayed as a loving and strong, instead of just an obstacle that keeps her from pursuing Jack. The same goes for her friendship with Ianto. And, obviously, my baby Ianto is always a delight, but this story explores his character outside of his tragic past and complicated relationship with Jack. Not to mention all of the chapter titles are bomb.
ellencorser's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
momopeach's review
4.0
Personally, when I first wanted to read this book it was several years ago and I had found it in a New York City bookshop. There is a reason that kept me from giving this a full five stars, in all honesty, this is kinda coming in at a 3.5, that will have to wait until I've listened to 'Dead Air' and maybe even read more of Goss' novels to see if it is a common thread with Goss that I have not seen in other Whovinerse writers. Other than that I did enjoy the bit of house of horrors that we got in the latter third and I fully sympathize with Ianto in this book though, to be honest, when do I not. TTFN.