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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
After hearing the first of McGann's audio dramas i immediately set out to find another. The Stones of Venice is a nice title, and i liked the idea of the setting, but i wasn't sure if the historical and love story was good enough for Who. (i had not yet heard the story or anything much about it, so....) Imagine my surprise -and delight - that its set far in the future, when Venice is about to sink into the sea. Its not on this sci-fi twist that i recommend this drama, however, despite the fantastic idea at the heart. McGann is great, India Fisher as Charley is on the right side of annoying, questioning everything and generally being a great sidekick, as well as possessing her own distinctive personality. The rest of the Voice cast are excellent, with the possible exception of Mrs.Lavish (her accents a little wavering). Micheal Sheard, returning to Who for what must be the hundredth time, is brilliant. The sound effects and background music are all stunning, as are the plot twists, which, although maybe predictable, still make a fantastic two hours of listening. Oh, and just to drive the nail home and make this a classic Who adventure, the gondoliers of the future have evolved in Amphibians. Score!
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This is the eighteenth release from Big Finish in their range of full cast audio adventures starring classic Doctor Whos. It stars Paul McGann as Eight and India Fisher as Charlie Pollard. There are four episodes, roughly 25-30 minutes each, complete with original theme music between each, and cliff hanger endings. Two episodes per disc on 2 discs, and a short booklet with some notes from the author.
The Doctor and Charlie need a holiday, so drop in on Venice. But Venice is under a curse, doomed to fall into the sea the very next day. The streets are crawling with revellers out for one last party before they die, occult weirdys in robes and masks looking for some sacred objects and trying to perform some horrible rites, and mutated gondoliers, who are nopw part amphibian and can't wait for Venice to sink so they can live in it on their own terms. Our heroes find themselves being chased, captured and threatened in all sorts of horrible ways as they try to find a way out of the mess.
It's an entertaining adventure, with some good ideas. Unfortunately, after a strong couple of episodes of scrapes and escapades, in which McGann really has some fun with his Doctor's character, the ending and resolution is a bit weak. Coupled with some dodgy acting from the extras (the Venetian accents on display vary wildly in quality, usually from the same character...) this brings it down to a 3 star story rather than the 4 I was initially thinking.
The Doctor and Charlie need a holiday, so drop in on Venice. But Venice is under a curse, doomed to fall into the sea the very next day. The streets are crawling with revellers out for one last party before they die, occult weirdys in robes and masks looking for some sacred objects and trying to perform some horrible rites, and mutated gondoliers, who are nopw part amphibian and can't wait for Venice to sink so they can live in it on their own terms. Our heroes find themselves being chased, captured and threatened in all sorts of horrible ways as they try to find a way out of the mess.
It's an entertaining adventure, with some good ideas. Unfortunately, after a strong couple of episodes of scrapes and escapades, in which McGann really has some fun with his Doctor's character, the ending and resolution is a bit weak. Coupled with some dodgy acting from the extras (the Venetian accents on display vary wildly in quality, usually from the same character...) this brings it down to a 3 star story rather than the 4 I was initially thinking.
As somebody who often struggles with Paul Magrs (e.g. Hornet's Nest, Never the Bride) I was amazed to find myself really enjoying this. The story probably benefits from the eleventh Doctor having visited the city in Vampires of Venice, and for me I fully believed that the Doctor had regularly dropped into Venice and was very familiar with the city.
I was particularly impressed with the writing and delivery by Paul McGann of the descriptions of the water, and the by now traditional simple but wondrously effective audio effects that round this off.
The plot is somewhat predictable - curses, alien technology, weddings, parties and mysteries all peppered with amphibious gondoliers.
So despite my reservations I enjoyed this.
I was particularly impressed with the writing and delivery by Paul McGann of the descriptions of the water, and the by now traditional simple but wondrously effective audio effects that round this off.
The plot is somewhat predictable - curses, alien technology, weddings, parties and mysteries all peppered with amphibious gondoliers.
So despite my reservations I enjoyed this.
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The Doctor and Charley decide to take a well-deserved break from the monotony of being chased, shot at and generlly suffering anti-social behaviour at the... Read more
The Doctor and Charley decide to take a well-deserved break from the monotony of being chased, shot at and generlly suffering anti-social behaviour at the... Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Captain Pugwash
A Trip To Venice.
The 8th Doctor and Charley's adventures continue in "The Stones Of Venice" as the Doctor and Charley decide to take a break from getting shot at by monsters all the time. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Tim Allan
a little less conversation
one of the earliest audio stories featuring the eighth doctor who, this finds him and his companion charley in relatively near future venice, dealing with warring factions from... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by Paul Tapner
Ah, well cool story in a great setting....
Paul Magrs seems to me to be a writer whose never predictable. His story always surprise me with their fresh ideas and aldo his sense of humour. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by big mad doctor who guy
"And the clock strikes out for the death of Venice!"
"The Doctor and Charley decide to take a well-deserved break from the monotony of being chased, shot at and generally suffering anti-social behaviour at the hands of others. Read more
Published on 11 April 2006 by M. Wilberforce
Very good, but I do have some small problems
I have to say that I like these adventures far better than many of the 8th Doc books that I have and have read (I am reading through the entire 8th Doc series, so there are those... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2006 by FBRobertson
fantastic setting, but disappointing story
This story has a fantastic setting in 23rd C Venice - which is about to sink into the waves. However, the story line is predictable and boring - even the nice little twist of the... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2006 by H. Ashford
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