Doctor Who: The Pirate Loop (Hardcover)

by Simon Guerrier (Author)

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Product Description
The Doctor's been everywhere and everywhen in the whole of the universe and seems to know all the answers. But ask him what happened to the Starship Brillant and he hasn't the first idea. Did it fall into a sun or black hole? Was it shot down in the first moments of the galactic war? And what's this about a secret experimental drive? The Doctor is skittish. But if Martha is so keen to find out he'll land the TARDIS on the Brilliant, a few day before it vanishes. Then they can see for themselves... Soon the Doctor learns the awful truth. And Martha learns that you need to be careful what you wish for. She certainly wasn't hoping for mayhem, death, and badger-faced space pirates!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Random House UK (February 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846073472
• ISBN-13: 978-1846073472
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,841 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, Quick Read, March 19, 2008

By	Jon Huff "designer and aritst" (IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The tie-in novels for Doctor Who can be hit and miss. They're quick reads - at about 230 pages and in a larger font, it usually only takes about 2 hours to read start to finish. They're a fun escape on a boring work lunch. However, at $11.99 (suggested retail) they can be a bit of a monetary commitment that can go sour if the story turns out mediocre.

The story here does have a slight juvenile bent to it, simply because of the nature of the pirates and some of characterization and comedic accents. However, I found these touches to be charming and not too silly. The plot itself moves along quickly, with a central mystery that keeps things interesting. It's fairly clever (though don't think about it TOO much or holes will start to appear) without being too convoluted.

The characterization also really shines, and Martha and the Doctor feel right and in line with their on-screen personas.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like the show, this is a good read, May 6, 2009

By	Chris Richards (Fort Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the first time I've ever read a book based off a T.V. Show, so I was a bit nervous when I picked up this seemingly expensive hardback. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the characters felt right at home, I could hear their voices and character quirks.

The story felt like it came from the show, abit one or two oddities (then again when isn't Dr. Who a bit odd.) It was a quick enjoyable read and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for more adventures between the Doctor and Martha.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT READ WITH LOTS OF LOOPS, March 1, 2008

By	J. brown "jLb" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

IT COMES ACROSS IN THE SAME MANNER OF AN INSTALLMENT FROM THE SHOW. KEEPS YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE END. LOADS OF ACTION . AND AS USUAL THE DOCTOR ALWAYS MANAGES TO GET IN TROUBLE BUT HANDLES IT AS ONLY HE WOULD. STORY DEFINITELY FITS THE TITLE PIRATES? LOOPS? NO KIDDING!