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A review by monitaroymohan
Doctor Who: Twelve Angels Weeping: Twelve stories of the villains from Doctor Who by Dave Rudden, Dave Rudden
Did not finish book.
1.0
I tried so hard to read this book but I couldn’t get into it. There seemed to be no context for the words on the page and I was lost most of the time. I’m not a huge Whovian—my only knowledge comes from Torchwood and the 13th Doctor—so I’m probably not the right audience.
Other fans may love it, but I found the writing listless and clipped. Thoughts didn’t flow as easily and the reader isn’t given much of a sense of space or place.
I liked the first story as it was full of suspense and an eerie atmosphere. The stories nosedived after that. I struggled to get through each story because they felt directionless. The climaxes often fell flat.
I gave up after four stories. I just couldn’t any more. Whovians, though, will love these little asides.
Edit: I read the book review at Women Write About Comics, so I went back and read the stories they recommended. I would highly recommend checking out their review if you’re wondering which stories to choose. https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2020/10/review-twelve-angels-weeping-expands-the-whoverse-without-the-doctor/
I loved the first story and the Sontarans one—that was equal parts funny and suspenseful.
I think the Judoon story was engaging and had an important underlying message. But the interesting parts kept being quashed by the boring writing. I think the Doctor entered too late in that story. She should have come earlier and been a more impactful mentor to the scared little girl.
That being said, her final line was brilliant and in keeping with the character.
The story with Rory and the Zygons had an emotional punch. But I wish it had dealt with the emotional impact of the Prince’s decision even more.
I loved the last story but it dragged on too long. Also, it needed a different title. Talk about a spoiler!
Other fans may love it, but I found the writing listless and clipped. Thoughts didn’t flow as easily and the reader isn’t given much of a sense of space or place.
I liked the first story as it was full of suspense and an eerie atmosphere. The stories nosedived after that. I struggled to get through each story because they felt directionless. The climaxes often fell flat.
I gave up after four stories. I just couldn’t any more. Whovians, though, will love these little asides.
Edit: I read the book review at Women Write About Comics, so I went back and read the stories they recommended. I would highly recommend checking out their review if you’re wondering which stories to choose. https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2020/10/review-twelve-angels-weeping-expands-the-whoverse-without-the-doctor/
I loved the first story and the Sontarans one—that was equal parts funny and suspenseful.
I think the Judoon story was engaging and had an important underlying message. But the interesting parts kept being quashed by the boring writing. I think the Doctor entered too late in that story. She should have come earlier and been a more impactful mentor to the scared little girl.
That being said, her final line was brilliant and in keeping with the character.
The story with Rory and the Zygons had an emotional punch. But I wish it had dealt with the emotional impact of the Prince’s decision even more.
I loved the last story but it dragged on too long. Also, it needed a different title. Talk about a spoiler!