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A review by tehani
Companion Piece: Women Celebrate the Humans, Aliens and Tin Dogs of Doctor Who by L.M. Myles, Liz Barr
5.0
So yes, I have an essay in this book (about self-professed "mouth on legs" Aussie firecracker Tegan), and yes, I know several other contributors personally or as a fan of their writing, and yes, I've enjoyed Mad Norwegian books in the past… That said, I'm a huge Doctor Who fan, and this book is really darn good, so regardless of any personal feelings, I would say the same thing. It's five star, it's fantastic for dipping in and out of, nodding furiously when an author says something I agree with, berating them aloud (sometimes in public) when I disagree, and being absolutely delighted to discover companions I'd barely heard of (from the Classic series) or make connections that caused me glee.
Personal favourites were many! "Donna: Noble by name and Noble by Nature" by Karen Miller, "Scientists, Not Office Boys" by Anna Livingston, "Amy's Choice: Doctor Who Companions and the Nightmare of Domesticity" by Una McCormack, "The Ones He Leaves Behind" by Foz Meadows, "Science Princess FTW" by Mary Robinette Kowal, "What has Romana Ever Done for Us?" by Phoebe Taylor…
Dammit, look, they're all good! Not a single one I didn't enjoy in some aspect or get something out of. Loved Stephanie Lai's defence of Peri, really enjoyed that Emma Ward examined a non-TV companion, and so much more. You should check this book out. It's great.
Personal favourites were many! "Donna: Noble by name and Noble by Nature" by Karen Miller, "Scientists, Not Office Boys" by Anna Livingston, "Amy's Choice: Doctor Who Companions and the Nightmare of Domesticity" by Una McCormack, "The Ones He Leaves Behind" by Foz Meadows, "Science Princess FTW" by Mary Robinette Kowal, "What has Romana Ever Done for Us?" by Phoebe Taylor…
Dammit, look, they're all good! Not a single one I didn't enjoy in some aspect or get something out of. Loved Stephanie Lai's defence of Peri, really enjoyed that Emma Ward examined a non-TV companion, and so much more. You should check this book out. It's great.