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Eleventh Doctor Adventures #1
Doctor Who: Death Riders
The Galactic Fair has arrived on the mining asteroid of Stanalan and anticipation is building around the construction of the fair's most popular attraction - the Death Ride! But there is something sinister going on behind all the fun of the fair; people are mysteriously dying in the Off-Limits tunnels. Join the Doctor, Amy and Rory as they investigate . . .
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Justin Richards
331 books241 followersJustin Richards is a British writer. He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and he is Creative Director for the BBC Books range. He has also written for television, contributing to Five's soap opera Family Affairs. He is also the author of a series of crime novels for children about the Invisible Detective, and novels for older children. His Doctor Who novel The Burning was placed sixth in the Top 10 of SFX magazine's "Best SF/Fantasy novelisation or TV tie-in novel" category of 2000.
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June 17, 2016
maybe like....2.5??
i've just recently discovered the glory that is Doctor Who comics and books. This is the first Doctor Who book that I've read and it was....eh. It was fine. It was fun, I suppose, but the story wasn't the best. I love when the stories have really cool creatures and planets, but they're even better when there's actual meaning and heart behind the stories. This didn't really have that, even though it tried really hard with this whole music theme. I also felt like the author didn't characterize Amy or Eleven correctly throughout the book; there were times that I adjusted the dialogue in my head to match what they would have actually said.
Also, I just realized that this was published by Puffin--does that mean this was a children's book?? Not that I mind reading children's/middle grade, but I suppose that would make a little more sense regarding the writing style. But then again the subject matter (while not being overly grotesque and violent) might be a little much for middle grade. Oh well.
I don't regret reading this, but I'm off to find more better Doctor Who books. Preferably ones that make me feel things (I think that's the biggest thing that's off putting for me--I read because I want to experience good stories and I want to feel all kinds of emotions. This book made me feel nothing, which is almost insulting to me because I love Doctor Who for the way the episodes and characters make me feel and this book reflected none of that, gave me nearly nothing I loved about the show).
i've just recently discovered the glory that is Doctor Who comics and books. This is the first Doctor Who book that I've read and it was....eh. It was fine. It was fun, I suppose, but the story wasn't the best. I love when the stories have really cool creatures and planets, but they're even better when there's actual meaning and heart behind the stories. This didn't really have that, even though it tried really hard with this whole music theme. I also felt like the author didn't characterize Amy or Eleven correctly throughout the book; there were times that I adjusted the dialogue in my head to match what they would have actually said.
Also, I just realized that this was published by Puffin--does that mean this was a children's book?? Not that I mind reading children's/middle grade, but I suppose that would make a little more sense regarding the writing style. But then again the subject matter (while not being overly grotesque and violent) might be a little much for middle grade. Oh well.
I don't regret reading this, but I'm off to find more better Doctor Who books. Preferably ones that make me feel things (I think that's the biggest thing that's off putting for me--I read because I want to experience good stories and I want to feel all kinds of emotions. This book made me feel nothing, which is almost insulting to me because I love Doctor Who for the way the episodes and characters make me feel and this book reflected none of that, gave me nearly nothing I loved about the show).
March 27, 2017
3.5 Stars
Originally posted on: The Quirky Book Nerd
*I received a copy of this through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
The Doctor, Amy, and Rory land on Stanalan—an asteroid used for mining—which, as they soon find out, contains an entire civilization. The caretaker, Perpetual Pete, who has been there far longer than anyone living on Stanalan can even remember, has marked some of the old mining tunnels as Off-Limits. He claims that they require maintenance, says they are liable to collapse, and forbids anyone from traveling down them. With the arrival of the Galactic Fair and the construction of an attraction called the Death Ride, Pete has his hands full attempting to keep the workers from building parts of the ride’s track in those tunnels. However, people begin to turn up dead in those Off-Limits areas, appearing to have died from something far worse than collapsing walls.
I found the plot to be fairly predictable, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of it. Richards did a wonderful job of building intrigue and tension in the opening chapters of the novel. He unveiled the important details at the right pace to create the tense and mysterious atmosphere that the story required. I do wish there had been a bit more use of the Doctor, but given the length of the story, I thought there was a decent balance in the attention given to each character; each member of the trio contributed an equal amount to the progression of the plot. There were times that the story felt a bit choppy or like it was jumping a bit too quickly over certain aspects, but those sacrifices are to be expected in a shorter novel, and I felt that Richards handled it well.
I definitely felt that the first half of the story was a lot stronger than the second half. The ending was quite clunky and had me shaking my head on numerous occasions. It seemed like it was trying to be fairly typical of a conclusion to an episode of the show. However, they had gotten into such a predicament that there was very little that could be done to avoid a “deus ex machina” sort of situation. Though my suspension of disbelief is pretty good for Doctor Who in general, this ending was maybe just a tiny bit too farfetched even for that.
I enjoyed the author’s writing style quite a bit; it was easy to follow and flowed very nicely. His descriptions were very detailed and clear, and I was easily able to picture all of the settings and characters in my mind. Richards did a great job of building up an image of a bleak world slightly brightened by the presence of this fair. Yet behind that, he creates an underlying sense of tension and mystery, even before the unexplained deaths actually begin to occur.
The only complaint I had in terms of the writing might simply be caused by differences in location and subsequently dialect for me. Throughout the entire story, every single time the word “around” was used, Richards exchanged that with “round”. This is something that I am accustomed to hearing used in speech, so its use in lines of dialogue felt appropriate. Until this novel, however, I have not seen it employed in regular lines of text, such as in descriptions, and it felt quite out of place in those instances. Frankly, the constant substitution began to feel rather repetitive and awkward. As I said though, this may just be a question of dialect and writing style that I am not entirely familiar with given my location compared to the author.
Richards did a solid job of accurately capturing the personalities of the Eleventh Doctor, Amy, and Rory. Their deliveries of dialogue as well as their interactions with each other were spot on. This was a short novel, so there was not nearly as much time available for the author to flush out the supporting characters. Richards still managed to do a good job of vividly portraying them and their interactions with the main trio. The fact that he worked everything together so well so quickly served to make the novel feel even more reminiscent of an episode of the show.
The main complaint I had in terms of the characters was that I occasionally felt that Amy was acting out of character, and I found that to be a bit frustrating. There were times when she sounded like herself but felt like a different person. A number of times, I questioned why she was acting in certain ways because those actions did not match the true intelligence of her character. Despite that, the characterization in this novel was truly a high point for me.
Overall, this was a very fun and quick read that definitely did the characters and the television series justice. Like the show itself, there is limited time to develop plot and characters in a story of this length, and I liked how much that made it feel like watching an episode. Despite being out of the target age range and not entirely loving the ending, this was still very satisfying and enjoyable to read. This is a story that Whovians of any age will enjoy.
Originally posted on: The Quirky Book Nerd
*I received a copy of this through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
The Doctor, Amy, and Rory land on Stanalan—an asteroid used for mining—which, as they soon find out, contains an entire civilization. The caretaker, Perpetual Pete, who has been there far longer than anyone living on Stanalan can even remember, has marked some of the old mining tunnels as Off-Limits. He claims that they require maintenance, says they are liable to collapse, and forbids anyone from traveling down them. With the arrival of the Galactic Fair and the construction of an attraction called the Death Ride, Pete has his hands full attempting to keep the workers from building parts of the ride’s track in those tunnels. However, people begin to turn up dead in those Off-Limits areas, appearing to have died from something far worse than collapsing walls.
I found the plot to be fairly predictable, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of it. Richards did a wonderful job of building intrigue and tension in the opening chapters of the novel. He unveiled the important details at the right pace to create the tense and mysterious atmosphere that the story required. I do wish there had been a bit more use of the Doctor, but given the length of the story, I thought there was a decent balance in the attention given to each character; each member of the trio contributed an equal amount to the progression of the plot. There were times that the story felt a bit choppy or like it was jumping a bit too quickly over certain aspects, but those sacrifices are to be expected in a shorter novel, and I felt that Richards handled it well.
I definitely felt that the first half of the story was a lot stronger than the second half. The ending was quite clunky and had me shaking my head on numerous occasions. It seemed like it was trying to be fairly typical of a conclusion to an episode of the show. However, they had gotten into such a predicament that there was very little that could be done to avoid a “deus ex machina” sort of situation. Though my suspension of disbelief is pretty good for Doctor Who in general, this ending was maybe just a tiny bit too farfetched even for that.
I enjoyed the author’s writing style quite a bit; it was easy to follow and flowed very nicely. His descriptions were very detailed and clear, and I was easily able to picture all of the settings and characters in my mind. Richards did a great job of building up an image of a bleak world slightly brightened by the presence of this fair. Yet behind that, he creates an underlying sense of tension and mystery, even before the unexplained deaths actually begin to occur.
The only complaint I had in terms of the writing might simply be caused by differences in location and subsequently dialect for me. Throughout the entire story, every single time the word “around” was used, Richards exchanged that with “round”. This is something that I am accustomed to hearing used in speech, so its use in lines of dialogue felt appropriate. Until this novel, however, I have not seen it employed in regular lines of text, such as in descriptions, and it felt quite out of place in those instances. Frankly, the constant substitution began to feel rather repetitive and awkward. As I said though, this may just be a question of dialect and writing style that I am not entirely familiar with given my location compared to the author.
Richards did a solid job of accurately capturing the personalities of the Eleventh Doctor, Amy, and Rory. Their deliveries of dialogue as well as their interactions with each other were spot on. This was a short novel, so there was not nearly as much time available for the author to flush out the supporting characters. Richards still managed to do a good job of vividly portraying them and their interactions with the main trio. The fact that he worked everything together so well so quickly served to make the novel feel even more reminiscent of an episode of the show.
The main complaint I had in terms of the characters was that I occasionally felt that Amy was acting out of character, and I found that to be a bit frustrating. There were times when she sounded like herself but felt like a different person. A number of times, I questioned why she was acting in certain ways because those actions did not match the true intelligence of her character. Despite that, the characterization in this novel was truly a high point for me.
Overall, this was a very fun and quick read that definitely did the characters and the television series justice. Like the show itself, there is limited time to develop plot and characters in a story of this length, and I liked how much that made it feel like watching an episode. Despite being out of the target age range and not entirely loving the ending, this was still very satisfying and enjoyable to read. This is a story that Whovians of any age will enjoy.
November 16, 2015
Doctor Who delights in taking what you know, what you think you know, and turning it around, whether it's inexplicable life forms, exposing our assumptions and biases, or simply taking the familiar into a new setting.
This is no exception. Landing in an asteroid, Amy and Rory - with the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) - discover a funfair deep inside the tunnels, but something is going on with the obviously-not-at-all-ominously-named Death Ride.
Their voices come through very clearly, so I could almost watch this playing out in my head. There were a couple of clunky bits (the ending of chapter 6, for instance) but for the most part I was able to immerse myself in the story and the usual byplays.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is no exception. Landing in an asteroid, Amy and Rory - with the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) - discover a funfair deep inside the tunnels, but something is going on with the obviously-not-at-all-ominously-named Death Ride.
Their voices come through very clearly, so I could almost watch this playing out in my head. There were a couple of clunky bits (the ending of chapter 6, for instance) but for the most part I was able to immerse myself in the story and the usual byplays.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2016
Doctor Who stories fall into two categories, great and not so great. For me this one was not so great. I love Eleventh Doctor adventures with Amy and Rory but this one didn't do it for me.
I rate these stories on how much I wish that they would have been episodes. This one felt like it was a rip off of Nightmare In Silver, one of the Neil Gaiman's episodes from the Matt Smith era of the show.
Maybe it was the setting of both. "Silver" was set in an abandoned amusement park and Death Riders is set at a Galatic Fair on a mining asteroid this is not quite what it seems. In fact for the most part it seems like a pretty simple story, until people start dying and there's no reason for the deaths.
The Doctor has to figure out what's up with that as well as the off-limits tunnels. Its actually Amy that discovers the alien in a round about sort of way. The Drexxon are a pretty nasty bunch, but they just didn't do it for me, just as the super roller coaster angle wasn't all that exciting.
I did like the references to Doctor Who cannon, such as his being able to play the spoons. I think most of the books keep up with cannon better than the series writers. I give the writer props for that.
Its a quicky read and fun when you are suffering from Who withdrawal.
I rate these stories on how much I wish that they would have been episodes. This one felt like it was a rip off of Nightmare In Silver, one of the Neil Gaiman's episodes from the Matt Smith era of the show.
Maybe it was the setting of both. "Silver" was set in an abandoned amusement park and Death Riders is set at a Galatic Fair on a mining asteroid this is not quite what it seems. In fact for the most part it seems like a pretty simple story, until people start dying and there's no reason for the deaths.
The Doctor has to figure out what's up with that as well as the off-limits tunnels. Its actually Amy that discovers the alien in a round about sort of way. The Drexxon are a pretty nasty bunch, but they just didn't do it for me, just as the super roller coaster angle wasn't all that exciting.
I did like the references to Doctor Who cannon, such as his being able to play the spoons. I think most of the books keep up with cannon better than the series writers. I give the writer props for that.
Its a quicky read and fun when you are suffering from Who withdrawal.
December 5, 2015
3.5 stars
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I'm a fan of the show but currently I'm terribly behind on watching the series. Luckily there are books like these that I have the time to sneak in between my other reading.
The Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory land on a faraway planet where some weird thing are happening at a fair with a ride, that's not without a reason called the Death Ride.
I really quite enjoyed this story. It's a very fast read and it reads as if you're watching an episode of the show. While perhaps aimed at a somewhat younger audience it was very enjoyable and I liked the way the characters were portrayed.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Read all my reviews on http://urlphantomhive.booklikes.com
I'm a fan of the show but currently I'm terribly behind on watching the series. Luckily there are books like these that I have the time to sneak in between my other reading.
The Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory land on a faraway planet where some weird thing are happening at a fair with a ride, that's not without a reason called the Death Ride.
I really quite enjoyed this story. It's a very fast read and it reads as if you're watching an episode of the show. While perhaps aimed at a somewhat younger audience it was very enjoyable and I liked the way the characters were portrayed.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
March 31, 2025
When I think back to the days in which I watched Doctor Who religiously, I mostly remember the joy and excitement I felt when seeing that crazy man get involved in the most insane situations. This is the very first Doctor Who book I've read, and it brought back the same exact feeling I had when watching the show!
It's a perfect "finish in one day" read, because it's basically a mini-adventure in the form of a book instead of an episode. With short, standalone stories, I always wonder if I will be able to get everything that I need from it. And the answer for Death Riders is a resounding yes! It has all the ingredients of a great Doctor Who story:
- An interesting and mysterious setting
- A scary creature
- Something that isn't what it seems to be
- An incredibly silly Doctor
- Banter with companions
The build-up was great! Tension was slowly rising. Information was slowly revealed. The plot wasn't too difficult to understand or too easy to predict. It was just right! I really liked the setting as well. Who doesn't love a carnival?! I was able to picture everything so clearly, it was almost like watching an actual episode inside my head.
It was such a fun adventure! A perfect book to end the reading month of March with ✨
It's a perfect "finish in one day" read, because it's basically a mini-adventure in the form of a book instead of an episode. With short, standalone stories, I always wonder if I will be able to get everything that I need from it. And the answer for Death Riders is a resounding yes! It has all the ingredients of a great Doctor Who story:
- An interesting and mysterious setting
- A scary creature
- Something that isn't what it seems to be
- An incredibly silly Doctor
- Banter with companions
The build-up was great! Tension was slowly rising. Information was slowly revealed. The plot wasn't too difficult to understand or too easy to predict. It was just right! I really liked the setting as well. Who doesn't love a carnival?! I was able to picture everything so clearly, it was almost like watching an actual episode inside my head.
It was such a fun adventure! A perfect book to end the reading month of March with ✨
June 6, 2017
Quick easy reading.
A fast Doctor Who story with Matt Smith as the Elevent Doctor, and Amy and Rory.
An asteroid mining town, with a galactic fair going on just as they arrive.
Villainous Drexxons and a deadly escape plan.
Will the Deatn Ride through the tunnels be the end of all of them!?
Good story, and a quick read. I liked it
A fast Doctor Who story with Matt Smith as the Elevent Doctor, and Amy and Rory.
An asteroid mining town, with a galactic fair going on just as they arrive.
Villainous Drexxons and a deadly escape plan.
Will the Deatn Ride through the tunnels be the end of all of them!?
Good story, and a quick read. I liked it
May 29, 2017
The Doctor, Amy and Rory land on an asteroid where people are dying. There's a funfair and monsters. Feels like a by numbers book for kids, and that is exactly what it is. Ok for children, probably very exciting for them too.
February 16, 2023
There is not much to say in regards to this story. It is as bad as all of the other little Doctor Who stories I have read. I hated it from start to end. The plot was, in the slightest, creative. However the way that these books are written completely destroys all purpose. The climax was one like I have never seen before. Rory and Amy have to jump, from car to car, on a roller coaster travelling at unholy speeds and get to the front. Then Rory has to destroy the control panel in the front. After that the train smashes through the wall and is dangling for dear life. The two must crawl up the train to safety without falling to their deaths. Wow, this one was intense. This situation was just so ridiculous. In real life no one has the ability to jump from car to car of a roller coaster as it is speeding along at over 100 miles/hour. I don't know what Justin Richards was thinking. He must really hate Rory and Amy. Although he must not at the same time. Everything is always from Amy's perspective. I don't know why. Is it that Amy is more important than The Doctor and Rory? I don't know why. This is the same in many of these books. They're all bad and told from her perspective. Don't waste your time with this one.
July 8, 2018
Author Justin Richards brings is another great adventure of the Doctor along with Amy and Rory. This time the TARDIS lands in a tunnel on an asteroid that has held mines for centuries as well as deadly creatures in slumber. But one of the creatures escaped long ago and has been trying to find the tunnel that would lead to the nest of his hibernating friends. But what brought that creature to the asteroid was a carnival and it posed as a dancing monkey. Amy sees this and think that the human on the other side the leash has kept the monkey as a pet like it had in her era but unlike that monkey it has been going off into the off-limits tunnels. Also on the asteroid is a former general who captured the monkeys bigger brothers and has been making sure that the miners don't dig into it. This is a great Doctor Who novel, I highly recommend it to everyone.
May 23, 2023
The eleventh doctor, Amy & Rory are amongst one of my favourite who eras, so any book with them as feature is always an automatic pick up for me.
The death ride was a great read, with all the usual adventure, drama and oncoming looking threat of ominous death you’d expect from the show. The author also did an amazing job at getting the characters right, as their personalities were all spot on and I could imagine it playing out so well in my head. It captured Amy’s sass, Rory’s simple heroism and the doctors childish nature and glee perfectly.
It was a quick read and one that kept you entertained throughout. With a mysterious death, the galactic fair in town and areas which are off-limits (and for good reason), there’s plenty for the trio to face. A great who book to add to the collection.
The death ride was a great read, with all the usual adventure, drama and oncoming looking threat of ominous death you’d expect from the show. The author also did an amazing job at getting the characters right, as their personalities were all spot on and I could imagine it playing out so well in my head. It captured Amy’s sass, Rory’s simple heroism and the doctors childish nature and glee perfectly.
It was a quick read and one that kept you entertained throughout. With a mysterious death, the galactic fair in town and areas which are off-limits (and for good reason), there’s plenty for the trio to face. A great who book to add to the collection.
July 13, 2023
If you are over 11, don't bother.
This is a very simple story, simply written. Shallow characterisation, short, with no plot twists. I mean, may be if you are a very young fan, it might be enough, but even then I am probably underestimating the sophistication level of kids today. This was a waste of money and there are far better Who books available. Give this one a miss unless you want no complexity and a very short straightforward romp that has none of the shows magic.
This is a very simple story, simply written. Shallow characterisation, short, with no plot twists. I mean, may be if you are a very young fan, it might be enough, but even then I am probably underestimating the sophistication level of kids today. This was a waste of money and there are far better Who books available. Give this one a miss unless you want no complexity and a very short straightforward romp that has none of the shows magic.
December 16, 2020
This was surprisingly delightful: a pretend Terrance Dicks-style novelization of a pretend episode. The plot isn't screamingly original, but Justin Richards really nails the 11th Doctor, Amy & Rory, and the supporting cast proves suitably entertaining. A lovely way to pass an hour.
March 3, 2019
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March 17, 2021
Slow start but beautiful and fast towards the end. Worth continuing through the whole thing.
October 9, 2024
I love rory
November 15, 2015
Doctor Who: Death Riders is a story that takes place in the 33rd century in the tunnels of an asteroid in the Torajii system. The miners live in the tunnels, never going outside. They have tunnels that are safe and others that are considered off-limits. A very old man, Perpetual Pete, has marked the tunnels that are off-limits and warns the miners not to go into them. But, lately, some have, and now dead bodies are showing up. The Galactic Fair has come to town and they are setting up a massive roller coaster that will travel down some of the off-limit tunnels. Will the riders of the Death Ride also end up being killed? This sounds like a job for Doctor Who.
The story by Justin Richards is a fast-paced Doctor Who tales that never slows down. From the death in the tunnel in the first chapter until the conclusion, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory are constantly on the go trying to prevent more deaths. Their biggest task is stopping the Death Ride from starting up and thereby freeing a nasty human-eating race of aliens, the Drexxon, from killing everyone in Stanalan.
I found that the depictions of the main characters were well done and the story was pretty exciting. I did enjoy the grumpy Perpetual Pete and a couple of the other side characters. As for the idea of a roller coaster inside the tunnels of an asteroid . . . why, that would be totally awesome. My only issue with the story was when Amy and Rory had to move from the back of the coaster to the front while the ride was in motion. I don't think could even be possible with the roller coasters we have to today, let alone those far into the future. Getting out of your harness on a speeding roller coasters would mean instant death, or at least a pretty severe maiming.
Overall, Doctor Who: Death Riders is a great roller coaster thrill ride of a Doctor Who story. I quite enjoyed this science fiction tale and couldn't wait to get to the end to see how everything turned out. So, if you are looking for a fun story to read, and you enjoy watching Doctor Who on television, pick up a copy of this novel today. It's almost as fun as going to an amusement park and riding the big coasters. Almost . . .
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
The story by Justin Richards is a fast-paced Doctor Who tales that never slows down. From the death in the tunnel in the first chapter until the conclusion, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory are constantly on the go trying to prevent more deaths. Their biggest task is stopping the Death Ride from starting up and thereby freeing a nasty human-eating race of aliens, the Drexxon, from killing everyone in Stanalan.
I found that the depictions of the main characters were well done and the story was pretty exciting. I did enjoy the grumpy Perpetual Pete and a couple of the other side characters. As for the idea of a roller coaster inside the tunnels of an asteroid . . . why, that would be totally awesome. My only issue with the story was when Amy and Rory had to move from the back of the coaster to the front while the ride was in motion. I don't think could even be possible with the roller coasters we have to today, let alone those far into the future. Getting out of your harness on a speeding roller coasters would mean instant death, or at least a pretty severe maiming.
Overall, Doctor Who: Death Riders is a great roller coaster thrill ride of a Doctor Who story. I quite enjoyed this science fiction tale and couldn't wait to get to the end to see how everything turned out. So, if you are looking for a fun story to read, and you enjoy watching Doctor Who on television, pick up a copy of this novel today. It's almost as fun as going to an amusement park and riding the big coasters. Almost . . .
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
January 10, 2016
I don't know. I just don't know. I don't know why I requested not one, not two, but three Doctor Who novels from Netgalley… I don't know what I was expecting. But this wasn't great.
The Eleventh Doctor is far from a favorite of mine, so there's that to start with; I loved Amy and Rory, but … really? Did they (she) bicker like this? I know Rory was led by his, er, nosehairs, but I don't remember Amy being this … bull-headed. And ugly. I didn't like this Amy at all – or this Rory.
I don't know about the writing, either. Would the Doctor really say "run like hell"? I don't remember the Doctor stooping to what could be considered cursing. I also question having the Doctor, the Raggedy Man, refer to the performer as a "Raggedy musician" with no apparent irony.
It is a Whovian plot, in which the TARDIS lands somewhere unexpected and rather random, people die, the Doctor investigates and saves the day. It was not unentertaining. But it was also not what I wanted from a Doctor Who novel. I think I am yet to find that …
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
The Eleventh Doctor is far from a favorite of mine, so there's that to start with; I loved Amy and Rory, but … really? Did they (she) bicker like this? I know Rory was led by his, er, nosehairs, but I don't remember Amy being this … bull-headed. And ugly. I didn't like this Amy at all – or this Rory.
I don't know about the writing, either. Would the Doctor really say "run like hell"? I don't remember the Doctor stooping to what could be considered cursing. I also question having the Doctor, the Raggedy Man, refer to the performer as a "Raggedy musician" with no apparent irony.
It is a Whovian plot, in which the TARDIS lands somewhere unexpected and rather random, people die, the Doctor investigates and saves the day. It was not unentertaining. But it was also not what I wanted from a Doctor Who novel. I think I am yet to find that …
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
January 9, 2022
The Eleventh Doctor, Amy, and Rory are going to attend the Galactic Fair. However, the fair is being held on a remote mining asteroid which has some dangerous off-limits tunnels, so of course people are going missing and turning up murdered! And the main attraction of the fair - a rollercoaster called the Death Ride - is being built right into these tunnels!
I enjoyed this the most of the children's series of Eleventh Doctor adventures that I have read so far as it was more atmospheric and also plays with some tropes I am really into (dark carnivals, freak shows, etc). It was a bit more mature than the other two I have read, as it had more graphic scenes of violence and death. However, it is still appropriate for younger fans.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
I enjoyed this the most of the children's series of Eleventh Doctor adventures that I have read so far as it was more atmospheric and also plays with some tropes I am really into (dark carnivals, freak shows, etc). It was a bit more mature than the other two I have read, as it had more graphic scenes of violence and death. However, it is still appropriate for younger fans.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
December 16, 2015
I’m not a huge Doctor Who fan, I love the show and have seen a few Doctors go by. My daughter is a huge fan, even starts talking like she came out of Cardiff with her Dr. Who shoes and so and so.
Well evidently, since I’m writing a review, I got the chance to read this amazing tale of one of my favorite Doctors, Yes! Doctor Who, eleventh by the way. Now I feel like I’m been taken by a Time Lord.
This is a short tale, full with excitement and mystery. A murder has occurred and the Galactic Fair is in town, as always there is more than meets the eye. And a curious Amy will find out that sometimes things aren’t always what you think.
Note: I received a digital copy free from Netgalley for review purposes.
Well evidently, since I’m writing a review, I got the chance to read this amazing tale of one of my favorite Doctors, Yes! Doctor Who, eleventh by the way. Now I feel like I’m been taken by a Time Lord.
This is a short tale, full with excitement and mystery. A murder has occurred and the Galactic Fair is in town, as always there is more than meets the eye. And a curious Amy will find out that sometimes things aren’t always what you think.
Note: I received a digital copy free from Netgalley for review purposes.
February 11, 2016
I'm having too much fun! It's another exciting read with the 11th Doctor, Amy and Rory. Yeah!
Having landed on an asteroid, our group finds out that in the tunnels something that isn't just the Death Ride is happening. When people start dying, is it the ride of death, or is something else at work here? We know one thing for sure, the Doctor is in and he can do something about it.
Another fun fast read that I am glad I read. Thanks to Net Galley for this book in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
Having landed on an asteroid, our group finds out that in the tunnels something that isn't just the Death Ride is happening. When people start dying, is it the ride of death, or is something else at work here? We know one thing for sure, the Doctor is in and he can do something about it.
Another fun fast read that I am glad I read. Thanks to Net Galley for this book in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
November 19, 2015
Eleven, Rory and Amy stop off for a bit of fun and race through another adventure full of twists and turns. Things are not exactly as they seem. And death waits around the corner.
This short YA book reads quickly and like a short TV episode. The characters sound like the characters. The plot is twisty and fun with a hint of danger and tension that ratchets up as the pace increases.
I highly recommend this story. I liked it. I think all three of my kids would like it. Well done!
This short YA book reads quickly and like a short TV episode. The characters sound like the characters. The plot is twisty and fun with a hint of danger and tension that ratchets up as the pace increases.
I highly recommend this story. I liked it. I think all three of my kids would like it. Well done!
April 8, 2016
A strange fair in the middle of an asteroid... people going missing after a tunnel ride... the doctor and the TARDIS right in the thick of things... yup, this book is typical Whovian fun and definitely a must read of anyone claiming to be a fan. Amy and Rory are stellar and the author does a superb job bringing Matt Smith's doctor to paper. Wonderful!!
November 20, 2015
Another great adventure of the doctor! Amy and Rory go with the doctor to a fair in where obviously not everything is as it seems. The story and the characters makes this read a very enoyable experience. I highly recommend it.
disclaimer: I got a copy from netgalley for my honest review
disclaimer: I got a copy from netgalley for my honest review
May 5, 2021
Decent read
February 4, 2016
Death rider
It was a good book and it was great action and suspenseful. I would like to recommend this book. Hope you like it like I did.
It was a good book and it was great action and suspenseful. I would like to recommend this book. Hope you like it like I did.
March 13, 2016
Fun and very quick read. A few moments where the author took Eleven a less seriously than he could have. He is not always zany or weird or looking for a pratfall. But otherwise was done fairly well.
May 23, 2022
A fun quick read that entertains throughout its 159 pages. If you want an easy read that doesn't tax the brain then this is for you.
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