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The Doctor and his friends must stop the Weeping Angels from using history itself as a weapon.
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'The past is like a foreign country. Nice to visit, but you really wouldn't want to live there.'
In 2003, Rebecca Whitaker died in a road accident. Her husband Mark is still grieving. He receives a battered envelope, posted eight years ago, containing a set of instructions with a simple message: "You can save her."
As Mark is given the chance to save Rebecca, it's up to the Doctor, Amy and Rory to save the whole world. Because this time the Weeping Angels are using history itself as a weapon.
A thrilling all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not sure it is fair of Aaron Murphy to leave a negative review of this book based on their opinion of the TV show. What did they think of the book itself? Was it well written and paced? Did the characters work, and did they relate well to their TV versions? Was the plot ingenious? How did it compare to other DW book authors and storylines? If you have an issue with the TV show why not go post a comment about it on one of the many DVD/BD product pages? Can you say why you think the books are boring? All opinions are equally valid and I value reading both good and bad to help me judge a product before purchasing it...Aaron's would be insightful I am sure if it were more specific to this book.
For my two pennies worth...I enjoyed this adventure. I am not a fan of the Weeping Angels, I find them a half-thought-through monster with far too many inconsistencies for my liking. But in this book, oddities of Dr Who lore to one side, Johnny Morris manages to do something unusual and different with them, weaving a funny, thought-provoking, romantic, tragic plot and placing the monsters in a new role. Unlike many recent DW books, this is not another chase story, but something more contemplative, more human. Johnny has crafted an altogether more adult adventure here, one that makes you think about your own relationships and loved ones.
As with the latest series, it is nice to see Rory growing as a character, with both the slapstick and heroic elements of his personality being given decent airtime. In fact, Rory fans get more Rory than ever before in this adventure, with The Doctor relying on him in the way he has only relied on Amy in the past. Rory has truly ascended to full companion status.
Fans of Croydon will be pleased to see the much set-upon town getting a starring role. And South London's Camberwell undergoes a stunning transformation!
While there still some minor inconsistencies that the dedicated Who fan will pick up on regarding the Angels (why do the Time Editors from Father's Day not turn up to stop all this time-travel malarky, eh?), this is no fault of the author, more a result of the Angles erratic development, from one-shot baddie to multi-series big-bad. Put such quibbles to one side, and just enjoy what is a beautifully written, poignant and oft-times funny New Who adventure.
For my two pennies worth...I enjoyed this adventure. I am not a fan of the Weeping Angels, I find them a half-thought-through monster with far too many inconsistencies for my liking. But in this book, oddities of Dr Who lore to one side, Johnny Morris manages to do something unusual and different with them, weaving a funny, thought-provoking, romantic, tragic plot and placing the monsters in a new role. Unlike many recent DW books, this is not another chase story, but something more contemplative, more human. Johnny has crafted an altogether more adult adventure here, one that makes you think about your own relationships and loved ones.
As with the latest series, it is nice to see Rory growing as a character, with both the slapstick and heroic elements of his personality being given decent airtime. In fact, Rory fans get more Rory than ever before in this adventure, with The Doctor relying on him in the way he has only relied on Amy in the past. Rory has truly ascended to full companion status.
Fans of Croydon will be pleased to see the much set-upon town getting a starring role. And South London's Camberwell undergoes a stunning transformation!
While there still some minor inconsistencies that the dedicated Who fan will pick up on regarding the Angels (why do the Time Editors from Father's Day not turn up to stop all this time-travel malarky, eh?), this is no fault of the author, more a result of the Angles erratic development, from one-shot baddie to multi-series big-bad. Put such quibbles to one side, and just enjoy what is a beautifully written, poignant and oft-times funny New Who adventure.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you've not read Doctor Who tie in novels before then start here, Jonathan Morris' "Touched by an Angel", tells a complex story of time travel and the temptation to dabble in your own time stream that would leave Marty McFly stranded. Where these stories could end up disappearing in their own paradox this is well plotted and jogs along at a tremendous pace and is easy to follow and becomes very addictive. I'm not going to give the plot away but there was some tremendous emotional and sensitive writing that will leave you feeling moved by the end. These are characters you feel for, and when reading dialogue from the three regular characters, The Doctor, Amy or Rory you do hear the original voices in your head as you read.
After the Weeping Angels had reappeared on the programme for their second appearance I had honestly thought there was not much more that could be done with them, without spoiling their original creepiness and reinventing them beyond recognition. This books shows that these are durable adversaries for the Doctor with plenty of life in them yet.
After the Weeping Angels had reappeared on the programme for their second appearance I had honestly thought there was not much more that could be done with them, without spoiling their original creepiness and reinventing them beyond recognition. This books shows that these are durable adversaries for the Doctor with plenty of life in them yet.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First off the the person who wrote the one star review, fine if you don't like the show thats up to you. However you should not mark down a talented authors work so you can have a rant.
Now on to the book this is without a doubt the best Doctor Who novel i have read. The main characters are all spot on and the story itself is an emotional roller coaster. By the last few chapters this 45 year old man was finding it difficult to keep a dry eye!
I cant recommend this book enough, great story, characters and Weeping Angels what more could you ask for
Now on to the book this is without a doubt the best Doctor Who novel i have read. The main characters are all spot on and the story itself is an emotional roller coaster. By the last few chapters this 45 year old man was finding it difficult to keep a dry eye!
I cant recommend this book enough, great story, characters and Weeping Angels what more could you ask for
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Wonderful
This book is so near-perfect it's almost eerie. The two lead characters are strong, likable, and just a little flawed; the Doctor, Amy and Rory, are all captured perfectly; the... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Luke Jones
It is a present.
It is a present. I did not thus read it. Received in due course. Very well packed. I recommend it to all the fans of Doctor Who and SCI-FI. Thank you!
Published 29 days ago by JackHarkness83
'I was touched (touched), by the hand of God...'
To all the glowing reviews posted here, I can add my own highly positive thoughts. Jonathan Morris has a decent pedigree when it comes to Doctor Who novels, and this offering that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
EXCELLENT
Although this book may have been aimed at a slightly younger reader than my 49 years I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by scottai25
Time can be unwritten.
Being a big fan of DW already, this book is the perfect adventure for the long series 6/7 break! You can read it through twice and still enjoy it!
Published 5 months ago by HP
Touching Angels
I've tried reading some other Doctor Who novels, based on the recent series character of Amy and Rory, but they have either been faintly upsetting or big cat's pants. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michael Clark
its brill
I wish i could be touched by an angel so i could go back and be the first one to buy this. a trueley fantastic story and plenty of sadness and action not to mention scary sorry... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sozzles
Where Angels tread...fools should runaway...
Out of all the new wave of spooks and alien monsters to become part of the Doctor Who mythos since its revival back in 2005, the Weeping Angels (created by current head-honcho... Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Wood
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Bought for my son who just loved it and cant wait for the next one.He now has 48 and can't read them fast enough.
Published 8 months ago by C. GREEN
Fantastic!
This was my first ever Doctor Who book - and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction. The story was compelling and written so beautifully that I could literally hear The... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Abby, Queen of All
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