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Empire of Death (Doctor Who) (Paperback)

by David Bishop (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: BBC Books (Mar 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0563486120
ISBN-13: 978-0563486121
Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.8 x 1.9 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,495,445 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Doctor and Nyssa are coming to terms with loss following the death of Adric and Tegan's sudden departure. Trying to visit the Great Exhibition of 1851, the time travellers are shocked when Adric's ghost appears in the TARDIS, beckoning them to the Other Side.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, thoughtful and moving, 25 Feb 2004

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This review is from: Doctor Who: Empire of Death (Paperback)

A welcome return to form by this author, after the flawed, unsatisfying 8th Doctor novel The Domino Effect. Empire of Death is that rarity among the BBC's past Doctor novels - a book that matches or betters the stories amidst which it is set. A gripping yarn in its own right, this novel achieves the all too rare feat in print of giving neglected companion Nyssa some depth and personality. Empire of Death also neatly captures the essence of the 5th Doctor, as played on screen by Peter Davison. I won't spoil the story itself by giving away too many details, but it's a moving and thoughtful tale about Victorian attitudes to the death and the afterlife. There are some harrowing moments, but don't let them put you off. The 5th Doctor has been the worst served by BBC Books' output up to now - Empire of Death escapes the same fate with ease. Highly recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Empire of Death - not Glasgow, 21 Mar 2004

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David Bishop captures both the feel of mid-Victorian Britain and the essence of the Fifth Doctor in Empire of Death. At times the first half of the book moves at a sedate pace, punctuated by the odd burst of action, but it picks up in the latter part.

Where this book does score highly is in its treatment of the 5th Doctor and companion Nyssa. The Doctor's portrayal is one of the more accurate ones in tune with Peter Davison's tenure as the Time Lord; he is often at the scene of the action, but more often as an observer than an active participant. Nyssa's character receives some much needed attention and depth; as this is the first novel to feature her as a sole companion, she is not overshadowed by the presence of Tegan. The author deals sympathetically with the Trakenite's feelings about the loss of her family, home world and her TARDIS friends, something most screen and book writers have left alone.

There are some plot holes that irritate, and minor characters who do not convince, and these are the only reasons why I don't allow Empire of Death a 5-star rating.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bishop finally delivers the goods!, 18 Mar 2004

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It's a case of third time lucky as David Bishop finally delivers a quality BBC Doctor Who novel. For the most part this is an effective supernatural adventure, as the 5th Doctor and Nyssa attempt to find out what lies submerged beneath a flooded valley. The involvment of Queen Victoria requires a high suspension of disbelief, but the supporting characters are well drawn and believable. The novel slightly goes off the boil in the last moments, when it turns into a series of rather predictable action set-pieces as the expense of developing the revealed inhabitants of the 'afterlife', but all in all this is an enjoyable read.

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