Classic Who meets new series. That's the best way to describe this epic novel from the pen of George Mann. When we were first introduced to the war Doctor in the 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor he was very much a bridge between old and new Who. He was the unknown Doctor who fought in the Time War and very little was known about him, and truth be told this is still the case. This novel tells the story of the events leading to the War Doctor's decision to use the moment and thus end the war. Some people have said that it would be better off if we left the Time War safe in our imaginations, but I disagree and remain very glad that we've been given this unique glance into a period that the Doctor himself would rather forget. The novel reads like a cross between the five Doctors and one or two entries in the Virgin New Adventures range, specifically Blood Harvest and Damaged goods. If you've ever been fascinated by the Time War this novel is probably what you've been waiting for.
Yours in Writing
Jez Cartner
No comments:
Post a Comment