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Doctor Who: The Silurian Gift Paperback – Special Edition, 1 Feb. 2013
- Print length112 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBBC Books
- Publication date1 Feb. 2013
- Dimensions12.6 x 0.8 x 19.8 cm
- ISBN-101849905584
- ISBN-13978-1849905589
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- Publisher : BBC Books
- Publication date : 1 Feb. 2013
- Edition : Quick Reads edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 112 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1849905584
- ISBN-13 : 978-1849905589
- Item weight : 87 g
- Dimensions : 12.6 x 0.8 x 19.8 cm
- Book 7 of 7 : Doctor Who: Quick Reads
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,129,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written, with one noting it reads like Matt Smith's Doctor. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a fast-moving narrative of ice and fire. Customers appreciate its brevity and consider it worth the money, while also finding it fun to read. They like the character development, with one review highlighting the perfectly characterized Eleventh Doctor.
Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it reads like Matt Smith's Doctor, and another noting it's suitable for children.
"You're getting what you pay for really. It's a short story but isworth a read if you're into Doctor Who as much as i am... Not as good as &#..."Read more
"Abrilliant book staring our old friends the silurian ...."Read more
"its agood read!"Read more
"Good book, got a bit weird in the middle but still great. Liked it that it was soo short and only took today to read"Read more
Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer noting its fast pace and another highlighting how the destruction makes the situation believable.
"Really easy read, well written andgood story...."Read more
"Really enjoyed this story , it really reads like Matt Smith's Doctor. You really can visualize the Doctor while reading this book :)"Read more
"...I throughlyenjoyed the story and the charcters."Read more
"enjoyed this short story and could fully picture Matt Smith as the Doctor character. The violence/ destruction made the situation believable."Read more
Customers appreciate the short length of the book.
"...read and only took me around two hours of solid reading so is nice andshort but still packed full of fun! I give this book ten out of ten!!!!!!!!!!"Read more
"Very short but very well described and is could teach your children new words like flickered, grinning and hibernation...."Read more
"...Liked it that it wassoo short and only took today to read"Read more
"Good book a pity it wasso short as usual the doctor won the day but still a good read"Read more
Customers find the book worth every penny.
"This was areasonable book, but it all felt a little too derivative to me...."Read more
"...Stillworth your time if you're missing the Dr."Read more
"...A perfectly characterised Eleventh Doctor. And it's acheap purchase also. So it's well worth a look. Whether you read a lot. Or hardly ever."Read more
"...So... For a mere pound coin, this book isworth every penny and I can't wait to see who the alien foe might be in 2014... the Ice Warriors from..."Read more
Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book.
"...Haveclear prose. And large print...."Read more
"...A fast moving story which iswritten in clear, large print and easy on the eyes...."Read more
"...Very talented writing as well."Read more
"Very good quality writing"Read more
Customers find the book fun to read.
"This is a very good book, lots of action,funny and has the old doctor who villans the Silurians and the sea devils in it what not to like."Read more
"...It doesn't fit in with the TV series, but isgood fun."Read more
"This book really gripped me and was full of imagination. It wasfun and enjoyable because I love doctor who so I wouldn't recommend it unless you..."Read more
"Quitefun if you want a quick read (ha ha)."Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review highlighting the perfect portrayal of the Eleventh Doctor.
"...I throughly enjoyed the story and thecharcters."Read more
"...I like how itincluded the characters we have seen in the BBC series."Read more
"...And whoworks well as a character because she allows the story to put all the moral issues across. It's a short and easy read...."Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2013Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe Silurian Gift is the latest Doctor Who novel in the series of Quick Reads and is as good as the other stories in the series. A fast moving story which is written in clear, large print and easy on the eyes. It is also suitable as a book to read to children or to grab a chapter when there are a few minutes spare. The story, written by Mike Tucker, is about a megalomaniac who has discovered a Silurian base and is exploiting them by offering their Fire Ice to Mankind as an alternate source of energy. Enter the Doctor...
But, fans of classic Doctor Who will recall that the Silurians have underwater cousins and genetically engineered pets! So...
For a mere pound coin, this book is worth every penny and I can't wait to see who the alien foe might be in 2014... the Ice Warriors from Mars, perhaps? - Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2013Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseLatest Doctor Who quick reads novel. Quick reads are a range of books designed to get those who don't read very often - or at all - to try to get into the habit. They're short self contained books that run for around one hundred pages. Have clear prose. And large print.
Most year's releases of quick reads have seen a Doctor Who story amongst them, and this is the latest.
It features the Eleventh Doctor. Travelling on his own.
It runs for ninety nine pages and is divided into fourteen chapters.
The story sees the Doctor investigating when a businessman announces that he has the answer to the world energy crisis. A new source of energy called Fire-Ice. The Doctor travels amongst a party of visitors who go to a south pole refinery where it's being produced.
He finds that something is stalking the place. For a species that the Doctor has met before are nearby. And a battle for the future of the planet is about to commence.
As with the usual Silurian stories, this one has a lot of moral questions for the characters to consider. Nobody on either side of the conflict is necessarily in the wrong. But the choices they make might just be. And the Doctor is caught up in the middle of it, trying to find a solution that will please both sides.
This uses the medium of the printed word very well, because it includes a few creatures and some big set pieces that might be beyond the budget or the visuals of the tv show. These are done very well. There are some moments and appearances that will please Doctor Who fans.
As with many solo Doctor stories, he picks up a temporary companion for the duration of it. This is Lizzie, a girl who has her own reasons for being there. And who works well as a character because she allows the story to put all the moral issues across.
It's a short and easy read. It features Silurians. A perfectly characterised Eleventh Doctor. And it's a cheap purchase also. So it's well worth a look. Whether you read a lot. Or hardly ever. - Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2024Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseVery good quality writing
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2013Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseWorth a read for 90p! Certainly not my favourite Doc Who book, but considering its limited length a decent story.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2013Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseThis book really gripped me and was full of imagination. It was fun and enjoyable because I love doctor who so I wouldn't recommend it unless you like doctor who and know what it is about. Although it is still a fantastic read and only took me around two hours of solid reading so is nice and short but still packed full of fun! I give this book ten out of ten!!!!!!!!!!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2014Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseI'm a grown up but this would be really good for younger readers who love Dr Who and want to improve their reading ( or adults who want to improve literacy and love Science Fiction)
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2023Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe book arrived promptly before the estimated delivery date and was in good condition
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2013Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseA brilliant book staring our old friends the silurian . As the doctor races to save earth form faulty power given by the silurians with help from lizzie . A must download buy NOW !!!
Top reviews from other countries
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United States on 1 August 2021
5.0 out of 5 starsThe Doctor saves both humans and the Silurians
Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseAuthor Mike Tucker brings us a tale of the Doctor as he visits Antarctica for a special presentation from the company called PelCorp. What PelCorp has done has found a new fuel scores that would change the energy industry. But as the Doctor investigates he finds out that the fuel comes from the Silurians who are working with the PelCorp but not of their own free will. The Silurians have their sleeping population being held hostage by the private armed forces of PelCorp. Plus the man running the company decided that it would be best to kill the daughter of the lead Silurian scientist. The thing is he didn't she survived and is bringing havoc down on the base in order to free her people from the apes that have them. This is a great quick read and I highly recommend it for all Doctor Who fans. - FriedaReviewed in Germany on 10 January 2018
5.0 out of 5 starsSehr spannend!
Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseNach "Magic of the angels" meine zweite Quick Reads Geschichte des 11. Doctors. Wirklich sehr spannend und unterhaltsam wie eine echte TV Episode. Sehr empfehlenswert für jeden Doctor Who Fan! Hatte wirklich nicht erwartet, dass mir Bücher zur TV Sendung gefallen würden. Schade nur, dass es vom 11. Doctor so wie ich bis jetzt gesehen habe keine weiteren Quick Reads mehr gibt. Die sind immer gut für zwischendurch. Dann werde ich eben demnächst die längeren Geschichten lesen :) - BlablablaReviewed in Italy on 14 September 2013
3.0 out of 5 starsDiscreto passatempo
Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchasePoco più che fan fiction ufficiale, questo The silurian gift. L'ho comunque apprezzato per leggibilità, godibilità e basso prezzo. In questo episodio letterario l'Undicesimo Dottore, aiutato da una companion occasionale, deve fare i conti con una serie di trivellazioni al Polo Sud che hanno portato alla scoperta di un nuovo, miracoloso combustibile. La fine della crisi energetica ? No, un rischio mortale per tutta l'umanità, che solo il Dottore può risolvere.
Lettura godibile, dicevo, ma non esente da qualche difetto. Ho trovato il tutto troppo lineare. E troppo poco 'undicesimo' il Dottore. Non sono riuscito a riconoscerlo del tutto. Forse la compagnia di Amy e Rory avrebbe giovato ? Chissà. - JezzReviewed in Australia on 26 August 2023
4.0 out of 5 starsFun old-fashioned Doctor Who story
Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseThis reminds me of the old Target Dr Who novelisations. It is clear, easy to read, and to the point. It is briefer than them, slightly too brief. Therefore, I have given it 4 stars. But I'll read more of them. - CarolinaReviewed in Spain on 27 June 2013
5.0 out of 5 starsDoctor Who: The Silurian Gift (Quick Reads 2013)
Format: PaperbackVerified Purchaseperfet book for fans of Doctor who. Cheap and a good quality. Thank you for all. It's one of my favorite books
