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Summary: Imp-erfect but well worth reading.
Review: In the midst of World War II, a strange craft is shot down by British fighter pilots. It lands in a small English village. Over fifty years later, that village remains under military occupation, closely guarded from prying eyes. One reporter manages to sneak in and get some footage on video. The disturbing contents of the tape draw the attention of UNIT, and its retired former head, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart. Meanwhile, an associate is investigating the secret meetings of an elite supremacist group -- meetings that are being attended by someone who looks an awful lot like Adolf Hitler. The Brigadier, of course, summons an associate best equipped to deal with strange and impossible occurrences. The three of them begin to uncover a mystery involving trapped aliens and the intended rise of a new world order... In contrast to a previously read adventure written by Justin Richards, this one is quite enjoyable. While at times it feels like two separate stories were imperfectly merged into one, for the most part it works pretty well. The main plot builds on unsolved mysteries surrounding the outcome of the war (historically based, but with a certain amount of artistic license) and it is interesting to see how the pieces fit together as the novel progresses. This is always one of the fun things about historical time travel stories. The characters from the show are faithfully portrayed. The Doctor's sixth incarnation retains his trademark arrogance, yet is sympathetic when need be. And while his mannerisms are a bit more subtle than say, the fourth Doctor's, the authors are observant in including them at the right times. Likewise the Brigadier. It is easy to picture the television actors when reading both roles. Claire, the reporter, is intelligent, resourceful and useful, like too few of the show's companions. Apparently this novel was put together and rushed out in a shorter time than is normally given. Even so, it's one of the better new adventures I've read.
Rating:
Summary: Imp-erfect but well worth reading.
Review: In the midst of World War II, a strange craft is shot down by British fighter pilots. It lands in a small English village. Over fifty years later, that village remains under military occupation, closely guarded from prying eyes. One reporter manages to sneak in and get some footage on video. The disturbing contents of the tape draw the attention of UNIT, and its retired former head, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart. Meanwhile, an associate is investigating the secret meetings of an elite supremacist group -- meetings that are being attended by someone who looks an awful lot like Adolf Hitler. The Brigadier, of course, summons an associate best equipped to deal with strange and impossible occurrences. The three of them begin to uncover a mystery involving trapped aliens and the intended rise of a new world order... In contrast to a previously read adventure written by Justin Richards, this one is quite enjoyable. While at times it feels like two separate stories were imperfectly merged into one, for the most part it works pretty well. The main plot builds on unsolved mysteries surrounding the outcome of the war (historically based, but with a certain amount of artistic license) and it is interesting to see how the pieces fit together as the novel progresses. This is always one of the fun things about historical time travel stories. The characters from the show are faithfully portrayed. The Doctor's sixth incarnation retains his trademark arrogance, yet is sympathetic when need be. And while his mannerisms are a bit more subtle than say, the fourth Doctor's, the authors are observant in including them at the right times. Likewise the Brigadier. It is easy to picture the television actors when reading both roles. Claire, the reporter, is intelligent, resourceful and useful, like too few of the show's companions. Apparently this novel was put together and rushed out in a shorter time than is normally given. Even so, it's one of the better new adventures I've read.
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Summary: Is Hitler alive?
Review: Investigating a series of strange events, the Brigadier pulls out a long unused device which sends a signal to the Doctor - in this case, in his sixth incarnation. What is the mystery that unites a spaceship shot down over England in 1944, strange demonic figures hidden in the shadows, and the final fate of Adolph Hitler? Apparently written in three weeks when another book became unavoidably delayed, this book unites the current and previous editors of BBC's Doctor Who line of novels in a surprisingly well thought-through that combines fact and fiction into a coherent whole, while containing several plot twists that you probably won't see coming. There is something about British writers which results in Hitler being portrayed as something more than just an evil dictator - and this book is no different. The combination of extreme disgust and morbid fascination adds some fuel to the already volatile mixture. For a book of its pedigree (which would be a hastily bred mongrel), this is surprisingly good.
Rating:
Summary: Is Hitler alive?
Review: Investigating a series of strange events, the Brigadier pulls out a long unused device which sends a signal to the Doctor - in this case, in his sixth incarnation. What is the mystery that unites a spaceship shot down over England in 1944, strange demonic figures hidden in the shadows, and the final fate of Adolph Hitler? Apparently written in three weeks when another book became unavoidably delayed, this book unites the current and previous editors of BBC's Doctor Who line of novels in a surprisingly well thought-through that combines fact and fiction into a coherent whole, while containing several plot twists that you probably won't see coming. There is something about British writers which results in Hitler being portrayed as something more than just an evil dictator - and this book is no different. The combination of extreme disgust and morbid fascination adds some fuel to the already volatile mixture. For a book of its pedigree (which would be a hastily bred mongrel), this is surprisingly good.
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Summary: Won't leave you Glassy-eyed
Review: Right off the bat, forget that this book was plotted overnight, and written in just three weeks by the former and current "Doctor Who" editors at BBC Books. In spite of the behind-the-scenes woes (shown here as spelling errors and details that change in the middle of scenes), the book is quite enjoyable. As with any Justin Richards book, the story sets up slowly, each chapter introducing a new character and idea, or a new setting. "Shadow/Glass" opens as a UFO crashes near a RAF military base in 1944, and slowly works up to the present day. Neo-Nazis gather in England and Antarctica, using alien technology -- and someone who looks a lot like Adolf Hitler -- in preparation for the Fourth Reich (given how many other Fourth Reichs there have been in recent DW, this should really be the Eighth Reich...). As the mystery unfolds, the retired Brigadier and intrepid journalist Claire investigate Hitler's death, and the Sixth Doctor travels through time and meets a war epic's worth of historical figures. Tension mounts and builds up to the showdown with the aliens, and Hitler's suicide in the Berlin bunker in April, 1945. At the end, the book self-destructs, with a too-short action sequence and a too-stale historical reenactment. Because this is the Sixth Doctor, there's some forced angst literally on the final page, and the Brigadier makes an unusually clumsy metaphor to try and cheer him up. But never mind the rushed ending -- "Shadow/Glass" is a fun mixture of time travel and authentic history that, in its best moments, summons up the thriving spirit of "Doctor Who" and makes for great potboiler sci-fi. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Won't leave you Glassy-eyed
Review: Right off the bat, forget that this book was plotted overnight, and written in just three weeks by the former and current "Doctor Who" editors at BBC Books. In spite of the behind-the-scenes woes (shown here as spelling errors and details that change in the middle of scenes), the book is quite enjoyable. As with any Justin Richards book, the story sets up slowly, each chapter introducing a new character and idea, or a new setting. "Shadow/Glass" opens as a UFO crashes near a RAF military base in 1944, and slowly works up to the present day. Neo-Nazis gather in England and Antarctica, using alien technology -- and someone who looks a lot like Adolf Hitler -- in preparation for the Fourth Reich (given how many other Fourth Reichs there have been in recent DW, this should really be the Eighth Reich...). As the mystery unfolds, the retired Brigadier and intrepid journalist Claire investigate Hitler's death, and the Sixth Doctor travels through time and meets a war epic's worth of historical figures. Tension mounts and builds up to the showdown with the aliens, and Hitler's suicide in the Berlin bunker in April, 1945. At the end, the book self-destructs, with a too-short action sequence and a too-stale historical reenactment. Because this is the Sixth Doctor, there's some forced angst literally on the final page, and the Brigadier makes an unusually clumsy metaphor to try and cheer him up. But never mind the rushed ending -- "Shadow/Glass" is a fun mixture of time travel and authentic history that, in its best moments, summons up the thriving spirit of "Doctor Who" and makes for great potboiler sci-fi. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Won't leave you Glassy-eyed
Review: Right off the bat, forget that this book was plotted overnight, and written in just three weeks by the former and current "Doctor Who" editors at BBC Books. In spite of the behind-the-scenes woes (shown here as spelling errors and details that change in the middle of scenes), the book is quite enjoyable. As with any Justin Richards book, the story sets up slowly, each chapter introducing a new character and idea, or a new setting. "Shadow/Glass" opens as a UFO crashes near a RAF military base in 1944, and slowly works up to the present day. Neo-Nazis gather in England and Antarctica, using alien technology -- and someone who looks a lot like Adolf Hitler -- in preparation for the Fourth Reich (given how many other Fourth Reichs there have been in recent DW, this should really be the Eighth Reich...). As the mystery unfolds, the retired Brigadier and intrepid journalist Claire investigate Hitler's death, and the Sixth Doctor travels through time and meets a war epic's worth of historical figures. Tension mounts and builds up to the showdown with the aliens, and Hitler's suicide in the Berlin bunker in April, 1945. At the end, the book self-destructs, with a too-short action sequence and a too-stale historical reenactment. Because this is the Sixth Doctor, there's some forced angst literally on the final page, and the Brigadier makes an unusually clumsy metaphor to try and cheer him up. But never mind the rushed ending -- "Shadow/Glass" is a fun mixture of time travel and authentic history that, in its best moments, summons up the thriving spirit of "Doctor Who" and makes for great potboiler sci-fi. Highly recommended.
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Summary: An OK book with the Doctor,the Brigader looking into Hilter
Review: Since I recently finshed reading this novel, I'll post my thoughts on this novel. The Doctor and the Brigader look into appearences of Hilter since his death after World War 2. There is a alien ship involved a little bit. The authors did a good job of putting the Doctor and his friends into history. The Doctor is also helped by a young documentary journalist named Claire. The book at times reads like one of the many purely history based novels like "The Plotters" or "The Witch Hunters". If you like reading history based Doctor Who books , you might read this book. As for me I prefer the Doctor stopping alien invasions etc over the histroy based. I doubt I will ever read it again as there was not enough aliens involved in this novel.
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Summary: A fun tale involving an old friend
Review: The Brigadier needs the help of an old friend and that old friend comes arunnin'... albeit slightly bothered... at first. I think this was a classic Doctor Who adventure. There really was no actual need for the aliens involved in this tale. It would have sailed along on its own merits with just the Fourth Reich group, a resurrected Adolph Hitler!?!(I won't spoil anything) and the time travel to WWII. Both the Brigadier and Doctor are brought to life in this story. Although, neither this incarnation nor the Brig met in the original series, the conversations between them are just right. You can easily picture/hear Colin Baker and Nicholas Courtney saying these lines. The solo trip back to WWII by the Doctor and the subsequent trip with the Brigadier were pure Doctor Who fun. And I myself was not surprised by the ending. In traditional Doctor Who fashion... all the clues of what was going to transpire was there in the text. A fun Doctor Who adventure! I can't say that for a lot of the novels I've read in this series. But I can on this one. Give 'The Shadow in the Glass' a try!
Rating:
Summary: A fun tale involving an old friend
Review: The Brigadier needs the help of an old friend and that old friend comes arunnin'... albeit slightly bothered... at first. I think this was a classic Doctor Who adventure. There really was no actual need for the aliens involved in this tale. It would have sailed along on its own merits with just the Fourth Reich group, a resurrected Adolph Hitler!?!(I won't spoil anything) and the time travel to WWII. Both the Brigadier and Doctor are brought to life in this story. Although, neither this incarnation nor the Brig met in the original series, the conversations between them are just right. You can easily picture/hear Colin Baker and Nicholas Courtney saying these lines. The solo trip back to WWII by the Doctor and the subsequent trip with the Brigadier were pure Doctor Who fun. And I myself was not surprised by the ending. In traditional Doctor Who fashion... all the clues of what was going to transpire was there in the text. A fun Doctor Who adventure! I can't say that for a lot of the novels I've read in this series. But I can on this one. Give 'The Shadow in the Glass' a try!
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