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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN num: 9781846073472
ISBN number: 1846073472
Label: Random House UK
Manufacturer: Random House UK
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: February 13, 2008
Publishing house: Random House UK
Sale Popularity Level: 399125
Studio: Random House UK
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The Doctor's been everywhere and everywhen in the whole of the universe and seems to know all the answers. But ask him what happened to the Starship Brillant and he hasn't the very first idea. Did it fall into a sun or grey hole? Was it shot down in the very first moments of the galactic war? And what's this about a secret experimental drive? The Doctor is skittish. But if Martha is so keen to find out he'll land the TARDIS on the Brilliant, a few day before it vanishes. Then they can see for themselves... Soon the Doctor learns the awful truth. And Martha learns that you need to be careful what you wish for. She certainly wasn't hoping for mayhem, death, and badger-faced space pirates!
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Rated by buyers -
The tie-in novels for Doctor Who can be hit and miss. They're quick reads - at about 230 pages and in a larger font, it usually only takes about 2 hours to read start to finish. They're a fun escape on a boring work lunch. However, at $11.99 (suggested retail) they can be a bit of a monetary commitment that can go sour if the story turns out mediocre.
The story here does have a slight juvenile bent to it, simply because of the nature of the pirates and some of characterization and comedic accents. However, I found these touches to be charming and not too silly. The plot itself moves along quickly, with a central mystery that keeps things interesting. It's fairly clever (though don't think about it TOO much or holes will start to appear) without being too convoluted.
The characterization also really shines, and Martha and the Doctor feel right and in line with their on-screen personas.
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IT COMES ACROSS IN THE SAME MANNER OF AN INSTALLMENT FROM THE SHOW. KEEPS YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE END. LOADS OF ACTION . AND AS USUAL THE DOCTOR ALWAYS MANAGES TO GET IN TROUBLE BUT HANDLES IT AS ONLY HE WOULD. STORY DEFINITELY FITS THE TITLE PIRATES? LOOPS? NO KIDDING!
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