Who Is The Doctor [Kindle Edition]

This is a terrific book that fans of Doctor Who will really enjoy. Its focus is the new series which began in 2005. I have a lot of books that review Doctor Who episodes (the About Time series, Running Through Corridors, Doctor Who - The Television Companion, etc) and this is one of the very best I've read. The format is very similar to Mad Norwegian's About Time series...two writers offer up details and their opinions on each episode. There are also pieces giving background on aspects of the show that originally appeared in the previous incarnation of the series which is handy for those fans who only began watching in 2005 or more recently. For example, the book starts with a brief (but thorough enough) history of the original series and the previous Doctors.

It's a fun read and a real page turner. Highly recommended!

"We are here today because Doctor Who is the greatest show on television. We really mean this, by the way. That's not hyperbole." Thus begins the unofficial episode guide written by Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? (the question mark is a part of his name). Covering every episode of Doctor Who beginning in 2005, including the mini-episodes and animated specials, Who Is The Doctor is a must-have for any fan of the BBC's rebooted science fiction series.

Burk and Smith? do a fantastic job covering the series and the performers. Written from a fan's perspective with a great deal of levity, Who Is The Doctor is a fun read, but not suggested for those who have not yet watched the series. After all, it's an episode guide, taking you from the first episode of the reboot, "Rose," to the last episode of the sixth season, "The Wedding of River Song." The authors point out holes in the story, things that the casual viewer may not notice until it is pointed out, but they also praise the good points of each tale. They are unabashed fans of the current Doctor, portrayed by Matt Smith, and heap enormous amounts of praise upon him for his work in the role.

The book itself has rightly received praise from such genre heroes as author Neil Gaiman and Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman. Anyone who is a fan of the television program starring Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman, and Karen Gillan will enjoy and learn from Who Is The Doctor.

Chock full of in depth episode discussions written by genuine fans, with enough points of interest to engage the hardcore Whovian. Each episode is reviewed by both authors, who frequently disagree.

My paperback came with an invitation to email the company with proof of purchase for a copy of the DRM-free ebook, which came promptly. Excellent service!