Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks

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Summary: The Daleks want WWIII now!
Review: Doctor Who's ninth season started off with the long-awaited return of the Daleks, after four year's absence (other than a cameo). It is adapted by Terrance Dicks, the script editor at the time.

UNIT is called in to investigate the supposed visitation of world peace conference chair, Sir Reginald Styles, by a ghost. The Doctor and Jo stay in Styles' home and encounter guerillas intent on assassinating Styles. Their equipment is centuries ahead of current Earth technology...

The guerillas have travelled back from the 22nd century to assassinate Styles, who is blamed for starting World War Three. This war left Earth weakened, and the Daleks have conquered it. And the rulers of Skaro are not about to let history be altered to their detriment...

The main problem with this story is the Daleks. They could be replaced by any old alien race, there is nothing in this story that really says "Dalek!" I understand that the original version didn't include the Daleks at all, and they were a late addition - which shows.

In that respect, it is probably better to see the story on video rather than reading the book, as the Daleks at least have a strong visual presence.

Rating:
Summary: The Daleks want WWIII now!
Review: Doctor Who's ninth season started off with the long-awaited return of the Daleks, after four year's absence (other than a cameo). It is adapted by Terrance Dicks, the script editor at the time.

UNIT is called in to investigate the supposed visitation of world peace conference chair, Sir Reginald Styles, by a ghost. The Doctor and Jo stay in Styles' home and encounter guerillas intent on assassinating Styles. Their equipment is centuries ahead of current Earth technology...

The guerillas have travelled back from the 22nd century to assassinate Styles, who is blamed for starting World War Three. This war left Earth weakened, and the Daleks have conquered it. And the rulers of Skaro are not about to let history be altered to their detriment...

The main problem with this story is the Daleks. They could be replaced by any old alien race, there is nothing in this story that really says "Dalek!" I understand that the original version didn't include the Daleks at all, and they were a late addition - which shows.

In that respect, it is probably better to see the story on video rather than reading the book, as the Daleks at least have a strong visual presence.

Rating:
Summary: Doctor Who: Day Of The Daleks
Review: One thing I have noticed about the Doctor Who Target novelisations that feature the Daleks is that they fall into two camps: Very poor or very good. I`m glad to say DAY OF THE DALEKS is very good.In fact it`s almost certainly Terrance Dicks best adaption in the range.

The novelisation starts with an untelevised prologue then carries on with a relatively faithful structure of the television serial , but with a lot more pace and action . Dicks also finishes the tale with an untelevised epilogue which rounds the book off nicely. All in all an entertaining story.

Rating:
Summary: Doctor Who: Day Of The Daleks
Review: One thing I have noticed about the Doctor Who Target novelisations that feature the Daleks is that they fall into two camps: Very poor or very good. I`m glad to say DAY OF THE DALEKS is very good.In fact it`s almost certainly Terrance Dicks best adaption in the range.

The novelisation starts with an untelevised prologue then carries on with a relatively faithful structure of the television serial , but with a lot more pace and action . Dicks also finishes the tale with an untelevised epilogue which rounds the book off nicely. All in all an entertaining story.

Rating:
Summary: Fun time travel story with favorite villans; the daleks
Review: The Daleks are probably the best dr who villans and this is an above average story with links a previous dalek adventure, "The Dalek Invasion of Earth". What makes this Dalek story so interesting is their use of time travel. It also features other regulars Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Jo Grant. The Ogrons also make an appearence. The use of a temporal paradox within the plot is very interesting and not something that Dr Who regularly deals with. The book is quite a quick read and very entertaining. If you like long books then don't be discouraged because there are about 10 other dalek books which, if read, add greatly to the enjoyment. 4 Stars

Rating:
Summary: Fun time travel story with favorite villans; the daleks
Review: The Daleks are probably the best dr who villans and this is an above average story with links a previous dalek adventure, "The Dalek Invasion of Earth". What makes this Dalek story so interesting is their use of time travel. It also features other regulars Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Jo Grant. The Ogrons also make an appearence. The use of a temporal paradox within the plot is very interesting and not something that Dr Who regularly deals with. The book is quite a quick read and very entertaining. If you like long books then don't be discouraged because there are about 10 other dalek books which, if read, add greatly to the enjoyment. 4 Stars