- Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books (2 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0563538066
- ISBN-13: 978-0563538066
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 297,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A mysterious code is received at Bletchley and Alan Turing, the chief code-breaker, is unable to break it. He meets the Doctor in a club and when Turing tells him about the code, the Doctor reacts by running away, terrified. Turing confesses his indiscretion to the military and the Doctor is arrested. He eventually succeeds in breaking the code from his prison cell -- the message is a desperate cry for help from mysterious refugees in Vienna.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I've never been a fan of Paul Leonard, finding his previous books too depressing and confusing for my taste. Well, this is also depressing and confusing, but I loved it! I read the whole thing in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
The quality of the writing here is just superb. But it might not be to everybody's taste. If you want a simple, traditional Dr. Who story you will be disappointed.
I would give this five stars, but for the fact that I personally prefer comedy to tragedy, and because I thought the character biographies at the end spoiled the sense of mystery. Oh, and when are these books going to get decent covers?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I've always been a fan of the Doctor Who series. Lately more from a nostalgic point-of-view, because - face it - the series is mostly a bit childish. It is some of the novels that have sparked my interest again in Doctor Who. Yes, there are too many books and too many poor books. But there are some great ones and as far as Doctor Who novels go, you won't find many better novels than "The Turing Test".
The story is told from three different points-of-view: Turing, Greene and Heller. They're constantly questioning their loyalty, humanity, beliefs (and sanity). The Doctor is kept mysterious all along the way, as it should be.
This novel is about good & bad, trust & deceit. It is a mature novel, with stylish writing and good plotting.
"The Turing Test" doesn't make for a novel with a lot of action, but if you're looking for an intelligent, introspective story, this is the one you want to read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I found the first half of this book, written by Leonard in the first person as Turing, gripping. The characterisation of the Doctor is lovely, particularly when he's clambering over griffin statues. Unfortunately, the author decides to switch narrator half way through and I found this really jarring, and disappointing, as I thought Turing was a fascinating character. I would have given this a five star rating but for this.
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Awful
Terrible. One of the few books that I quit reading, rather than slogging through to the end. No element of the 'Doctor Who atmosphere', even for an eighth Doctor novel, dull prose,... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2001
Turing Fails The 'Who' Test
If I had to rate this novel purely on characterisation, I'd have to give it 5 stars. If, on the other hand, I had to rate it purely on its story, I'd find myself 'awarding' it... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2001
As Near to Perfect as the EDA's Get
For once we get an 8th Doctor novel with a literate writing style and an intriguing plot which relies upon narrative style and characterisation for its success rather than fan-boy... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2001
A book to 'test' your patience
After having just read 'Ancestor Cell' and 'Casulties of War' I was really looking forward to 'The Turing Test'. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2000
A good if unsubstantial read
This is Leonard's best book in a while, and far better than Revolution Man. Never the less the excellent first third fails to substain interest towards the end and it tends to... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2000
An Excellent Read.
Paul Leonard returns to the world of the Eighth Doctor in "The Turing Test" and finds himself halfway through the Doctor's lost memory cycle. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2000 by "themarquisdecarabas"
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