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A review by scampr
Doctor Who: Love and War by Paul Cornell
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Paul Cornell has a pretty great track record when it comes to his Doctor Who content. This book serves as the introduction to Bernice Summerfield, and is a solid story as well!
While this story is a little dense, and has some high concept and arty tendencies, it's still engaging and feels sincere. The great character work, themes and emotions brought a real balance to the complexities of the plot and cool sci-fi ideas that were explored.
The biggest strength for me was in the building of Bernice's new friendship with the Doctor, but delving into Ace's backstory and character growth was another highlight.
While this story is a little dense, and has some high concept and arty tendencies, it's still engaging and feels sincere. The great character work, themes and emotions brought a real balance to the complexities of the plot and cool sci-fi ideas that were explored.
The biggest strength for me was in the building of Bernice's new friendship with the Doctor, but delving into Ace's backstory and character growth was another highlight.