Review: Doctor Who: The Drostens’ Curse
A.L. Kennedy
Broadway Books
2015
Dr. Who. I hadn’t had
any contact with Dr. Who in ages. That needs
to change judging from how much I enjoyed this book, and I intend to looks
around for a few more of them. Kennedy
is not the only author to write a Dr. Who adventure, but she is the only one I’ve
read thus far, and the others may have some competition here.
The original version of this book appeared as a short story
and now as a full length novel. I don’t
know if this would fit well in fewer pages. The antagonist is worthy and Dr. Who must use
all the resources he can muster just to survive in this one. I’m happy with its current version which
leaves plenty of room for more at the end.
Time will tell if more are forthcoming.
OK, maybe (probably) showing my ignorance here, but some of
the rants that Dr. Who uttered in several places felt like commentary on the
political scene. Yes, these books can
address that sort of thing and do, but straight on doesn’t work for me. I like the roundabout-ness that fiction has
available to it better. So I skimmed a
few portions. The character, Byrony,
works and needs to reappear in some fashion with some adventures of her
own. Putta? A romantic partner? Not so sure about him.
Even with a few distractions this is still a good read and worth
the time. I’m satisfied with it anyway
and would recommend it as just a fun read.
Besides anybody that can make golf more interesting with a sand trap
that does live up to its name has done a good thing in my opinion.
This book was provided by the publisher in return for a
review.
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