- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books (4 Aug 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0563486260
- ISBN-13: 978-0563486268
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 492,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Carsus: the largest repository of knowledge in the universe - in any universe, for there is an infinite number of potential universes - or rather, there should be. So why are there now just 117,863? And why, every so often, does another one just wink out of existence? The Doctor and Mel arrive on Carsus to see the Doctor's old friend Professor Rummas - but he has been murdered. Can they solve the mystery of a contracting multiverse, and expose the murderer? With the ties that bind the Lamprey family to the past, present and future coming unravelled around him, only the Doctor can stop the descent into temporal chaos. But he is lost on Janus 8. And Schyllus. And a twentieth-century Earth where Rome never fell. And...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Firstly, if you are a fan of the "The New Doctor Who Adventures" that were published during the 1990's you may be disappointed to note that the reason for the Sixth Doctor to trigger off his regeneration contradicts the reason placed within that series of novels. However, this is an enjoyable romp, and one, which allows the Sixth Doctor to depart on a real high: something that wasn't realised during the television series or the "new adventures" (please debate here).
Of course, one shouldn't simply approach this novel from the regeneration aspect (although it is extremely pleasing that the sixth is allowed to depart on a real dramatic and heroic note), as this is a wonderful novel. The plot reels you in and keeps you hooked. Some may argue that technobabble is abundant. However, I find that it is unobtrusive and adds to the atmosphere and plot rather than getting in the way and having it for the sake of science-fiction necessity. I feel that this novel can be approached for either shear pleasure (i.e. simply an easy and enjoyable read) or you can approach it with the depth that the novel contains and bathe in the (sometimes) complex threads and enjoy the seemingly random plot-lines that tie-up delightfully. This may seem two completely contradictory approaches but honestly, they are both there. Take your pick!
Indeed, there have been better stories. However, that is no reason to decry this is a waste of time: it isn't. I enjoyed it immeasurably and I do strongly recommend that you buy this.
Of course, one shouldn't simply approach this novel from the regeneration aspect (although it is extremely pleasing that the sixth is allowed to depart on a real dramatic and heroic note), as this is a wonderful novel. The plot reels you in and keeps you hooked. Some may argue that technobabble is abundant. However, I find that it is unobtrusive and adds to the atmosphere and plot rather than getting in the way and having it for the sake of science-fiction necessity. I feel that this novel can be approached for either shear pleasure (i.e. simply an easy and enjoyable read) or you can approach it with the depth that the novel contains and bathe in the (sometimes) complex threads and enjoy the seemingly random plot-lines that tie-up delightfully. This may seem two completely contradictory approaches but honestly, they are both there. Take your pick!
Indeed, there have been better stories. However, that is no reason to decry this is a waste of time: it isn't. I enjoyed it immeasurably and I do strongly recommend that you buy this.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
An excellent addition to the classic series. Gary Russell has again captured the character of the sixth Doctor. The story is creative but the finale is perhaps the best part since it gives this incarnation a better and more nobel ending than that covered in the TV series.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
because this is as big a mess as it looks. Gary Russell is superb at writing the sixth doctor and mel, but his other characters are clumsily created and the pages they're on just aren't as good as the ones that the doctor is in.
With lots of beings from parallel universes running around, it's very hard to get a hold of this book, and the doctor and mel are simply pushed round from one situation to the next.
I nearly didn't finish this because it go so hard going.
The last chapter is great - see the other reviews to find what happens - and I'd like to say it was worth it because of that [this would be a one star review otherwise] - but in all honesty, it's not
With lots of beings from parallel universes running around, it's very hard to get a hold of this book, and the doctor and mel are simply pushed round from one situation to the next.
I nearly didn't finish this because it go so hard going.
The last chapter is great - see the other reviews to find what happens - and I'd like to say it was worth it because of that [this would be a one star review otherwise] - but in all honesty, it's not
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Leave the Grammar, Its the Plot I Want
Finally, the Sixth Doctor gets his real final story. The Doctor and Mel discover that a creature from the past of Gallifrey (yes, another one) has broken free and is intent on... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2005 by Paul D
Technobabble kills the 6th Doctor
Spiral Scratch is written as the final 6th Doctor adventure, in the process giving some rationale for the otherwise ridiculous TV regeneration forced by the sacking of Colin Baker. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2005 by Jane Aland
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