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A review by andrew_j_r
Doctor Who: Timewyrm-Exodus by Terrance Dicks
3.0
This is the second story in the New Adventures book series that aimed to continue where the original television show left off. It is written by Terrance Dicks, a man with a massive influence on the history of the show.
This story is a direct sequel to Timewyrm: Genesys, and succeeds where that book failed. For a start, the author is interested in telling a good story rather than describing Ace with her kit off, or dropping in needless paedophile sexual innuendo, and what we are left with is a classic style Who story, with historical characters, and interesting set up, and a satisfactory - if somewhat predictable - conclusion.
If I have any criticism, it is this: Exodus will not attract a casual reader, because the roots of the story are based in a 1960's story (that was originally co-written by Dicks). As a fan I loved the idea, but for a casual reader it might just be a little to "so what?" Loved the idea of the deformed character (see? No spoilers!) but again unless you are familiar with the events of "The War Games" you might not care less. I however did get it, and did enjoy it, and as it has been twenty years since I have read these, I am looking forward to where the Timewyrm saga takes me next!
This story is a direct sequel to Timewyrm: Genesys, and succeeds where that book failed. For a start, the author is interested in telling a good story rather than describing Ace with her kit off, or dropping in needless paedophile sexual innuendo, and what we are left with is a classic style Who story, with historical characters, and interesting set up, and a satisfactory - if somewhat predictable - conclusion.
If I have any criticism, it is this: Exodus will not attract a casual reader, because the roots of the story are based in a 1960's story (that was originally co-written by Dicks). As a fan I loved the idea, but for a casual reader it might just be a little to "so what?" Loved the idea of the deformed character (see? No spoilers!) but again unless you are familiar with the events of "The War Games" you might not care less. I however did get it, and did enjoy it, and as it has been twenty years since I have read these, I am looking forward to where the Timewyrm saga takes me next!