Jacob Dudman's impression of the Ninth Doctor's voice is closer than Nicholas Briggs' was in the other Ninth Doctor Short Trip I listened to. A good sJacob Dudman's impression of the Ninth Doctor's voice is closer than Nicholas Briggs' was in the other Ninth Doctor Short Trip I listened to. A good story! ...more
What a great Ninth Doctor story. Just really captures what he's like, though Nicholas Briggs' attempt at his Northern accent is a little... Paul McCarWhat a great Ninth Doctor story. Just really captures what he's like, though Nicholas Briggs' attempt at his Northern accent is a little... Paul McCartney by way of Kermit? Not bad enough to detract from the story, but it did amuse me. ...more
I probably liked this better because it was in the audiobook format, with all the different voices reading those historical documents, but Sarah VowelI probably liked this better because it was in the audiobook format, with all the different voices reading those historical documents, but Sarah Vowell is still good at making a person interested in a subject that one might not seek out otherwise....more
This is a good installment in this series, but the fourth story within this might be more engaging once the story continues on in the next release. I This is a good installment in this series, but the fourth story within this might be more engaging once the story continues on in the next release. I did appreciate the interesting reverse way of telling it, but I liked the previous three stories better. ...more
This set of stories has everything: A more murderous Upstairs, Downstairs, but with aliens! Lord and Lady Macbeth, but with aliens! The filming of MetThis set of stories has everything: A more murderous Upstairs, Downstairs, but with aliens! Lord and Lady Macbeth, but with aliens! The filming of Metropolis, but with a Cyberman! Everyone's bringing their A-game here....more
I like it when older Jo pops up in things, and pairing her with Captain Jack worked well. And I gotta say, just hearing about the giant maggots insteaI like it when older Jo pops up in things, and pairing her with Captain Jack worked well. And I gotta say, just hearing about the giant maggots instead of seeing them this time was preferable, ha....more
This is a pretty perfect Short Trip. Doesn't feel like a larger story paired down, the supporting character is a good one (no spoilers), and the resolThis is a pretty perfect Short Trip. Doesn't feel like a larger story paired down, the supporting character is a good one (no spoilers), and the resolution fills a blank from the Classic series. ...more
4 stars for this audioplay adaptation mostly because I wanted more and I thought it felt too condensed, story-wise. All the actors are great though, a4 stars for this audioplay adaptation mostly because I wanted more and I thought it felt too condensed, story-wise. All the actors are great though, and it did make me want to read the actual book....more
It's just... ok. Honestly, it's the first Benny story that I really was waiting to be done with. It's not without redeeming features; there's the usuaIt's just... ok. Honestly, it's the first Benny story that I really was waiting to be done with. It's not without redeeming features; there's the usual humor and Lisa Bowerman does a good job with all the voices, and I was at least invested enough to finish the story, but it's definitely not among the best....more
I really enjoyed this, though the beginning was a little bit confusing without any visual clues. I know some of it was intentional, and I'm not sure eI really enjoyed this, though the beginning was a little bit confusing without any visual clues. I know some of it was intentional, and I'm not sure exactly what would have made it more clear or if it was just on me, but I was glad when things clicked into place starting in the second part. I hope there will be further installments....more
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