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goobdiddy's review
2.0
A bit of fluffy reading, just like watching an hour-long episode of the show. This story featured Doc #10 and Rose, poking around in Wales, thwarting the plans of some aliens. Standard stuff really :) Worth the 2 quid I paid for it in a charity shop.
caitlyn0407's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cait331's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
miriamgpo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rebelbelle13's review
4.0
Even though Ten isn't my Doctor, I had a lot of fun with this. It was a campy romp that would fit right in with any of RTD's other stories. It read quickly, there were no tangents of useless side characters, and Ten and Rose were decently enough in character that I believed it was them.
The story starts off simply enough, but does get more convoluted as it goes on. The ending is a little hard to follow, but if you just go with it and don't think about it too much, you'll have a good time. Rose and the Doctor end up in a island town in modern day UK where all of the children are having nightmares and literal monsters roam the woods at night. There's also a creepy old man who lives in a rectory with questionable staff, and a lighthouse that hasn't worked in 30 years. Hijinks ensue as Rose and the Doctor investigate and attempt to get to the bottom of it.
This was my first DW read by Mike Tucker, and he blended the YA format with a more adult story beautifully. There wasn't any pandering or overly descriptive language. It was certainly a change from the Classic Doctor stories that can bog you down with unimportant characters, pages of exposition and overly complicated language. It was honestly refreshing, and I'm glad I gave it a read.
The story starts off simply enough, but does get more convoluted as it goes on. The ending is a little hard to follow, but if you just go with it and don't think about it too much, you'll have a good time. Rose and the Doctor end up in a island town in modern day UK where all of the children are having nightmares and literal monsters roam the woods at night. There's also a creepy old man who lives in a rectory with questionable staff, and a lighthouse that hasn't worked in 30 years. Hijinks ensue as Rose and the Doctor investigate and attempt to get to the bottom of it.
This was my first DW read by Mike Tucker, and he blended the YA format with a more adult story beautifully. There wasn't any pandering or overly descriptive language. It was certainly a change from the Classic Doctor stories that can bog you down with unimportant characters, pages of exposition and overly complicated language. It was honestly refreshing, and I'm glad I gave it a read.
1outside's review
4.0
This is actually the first Who book I've ever read, so I don't have anything to compare it with, as a book. But I have listened to many Big Finish adventures, and in that context I think this story would end up among the better ones.
Except it's probably more gorey than even the edgier BF plays, let alone the TV version. Surprised it didn't give *me* a few nightmares.
I thought the characterisation of Ten and Rose was pretty good, though I did wonder, after finishing the book, and learning that the author used to write Seven & Ace novels, if this story wouldn't fit those two better after all.
That I suppose is a compliment, I love Seven & Ace, so putting Ten & Rose into this kind of story only made them cooler. ;)
Except it's probably more gorey than even the edgier BF plays, let alone the TV version. Surprised it didn't give *me* a few nightmares.
I thought the characterisation of Ten and Rose was pretty good, though I did wonder, after finishing the book, and learning that the author used to write Seven & Ace novels, if this story wouldn't fit those two better after all.
That I suppose is a compliment, I love Seven & Ace, so putting Ten & Rose into this kind of story only made them cooler. ;)
bookishwyvern07's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
alex_t's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
teadrinking_bibliophile's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75