Reviews

Press and fan reaction to the Telos Doctor Who Novellas has been very positive indeed.

This page presents selected reviews and comments on the third Novella, Nightdreamers, if you would like to read more follow any links to the sites concerned, there you'll find the full text of the reviews.

If you haven't already bought this novella we hope that these reviews will help you decide to buy it, just click on one of the "buy now" links below to view ordering information or to buy online now - hurry though, the Doctor Who Novellas are selling fast and you'll miss the opportunity to own copies if you wait too long.

Newspaper, Magazine and non-genre Reviews:

From Ottakar's Bookshops website "Outland" Science Fiction column
Reviewed by the Outland Editor.

"... a gorgeous looking book [featuring] a truly stunning front[is]piece by artist Martin McKenna.

... a gaggle of classic Who moments.

... These novellas keep getting better and better."

Genre Magazine Reviews:

From Doctor Who Magazine, Issue 319, 24th July 2002.
Reviewed by Vanessa Bishop.

"... enjoyable...

... the Nightdreamer King ... steals it, roaring out... from the depths of a dark cave, ... [his] mystery is helped by a magnificent... frontispiece from artist Martin McKenna."

Online Reviews:

From Outpost Gallifrey:

Reviewed by Shaun Lyon.

"...something quite original. I cannot say I've ever seen, or read, a Doctor Who story quite like it.

...a sort of Doctor Who meets Alice in Wonderland with a generous helping of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales mixed in for good measure.

Very heartily recommended."

Reviewed by Lawrence Conquest.

"...a fast and exciting tale.

...the most satisfying release from Telos thus far. Short but sweet."

From myshelf.com, reviewed by Rachel A Hyde.

"...a treat of a tale.

...this series is essential on any SF fan's shelves and I love the way they have updated the series without spoiling it's essential magic."

From The Alien Online, reviewed by Sandy Auden.

"...a multifaceted story featuring star-crossed romances...

Arden ... has us smiling then dreading to go on, until, as the final curtain falls, we reach a solution that is both revealing and logical.

[The Novellas are] turning out to be a very intriguing series."

From The Asylum, reviewed by Noel Warham.

"... an excellent first foray into the realms of Doctor Who.

...a fast-paced and often enthralling tale which amuses, excites and sometimes shocks.

Despite the short length of the novella, the story is populated with a veritable myriad of characters who seem to come alive off the very page.

Nightdreamers makes for a most auspicious [Doctor Who] debut for Tom Arden, and one can hope that he does write for the series again.."

From Infinity Plus, reviewed by Nick Gifford.

"...Tom Arden captures the pantomime noir of Doctor Who to a T. Fans won't be disappointed."

From Sci-Fi Online, reviewed by Richard McGinlay.

"This novella is simply brimming with allusions to the works of William Shakespeare, with particular reference to A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Arden's book exudes a magical quality..."

From The Emerald City (Issue 85), reviewed by Cheryl Morgan.

"The [Telos] books have very high production values, and unlike most tie-in series, some of the stories are written by top authors.

...a classic Dr. Who story.

...it fitted right in with what I remember of the TV series."

Online Forums and Mailing Lists:

The edited comments below have been taken from some of the main Doctor Who online forums and mailing lists.

Please Note:
Whilst attempts have been made to contact all the writers of the following comments it has not been possible to contact everyone. We apologise to anyone who has not been contacted, if you would like your name or comment removed please e-mail the Telos webmaster.

From the Jade Pagoda Mailing List

Philip Purser-Hallard:
"...the conception is gorgeous.

The atmosphere conjured up by the familiar players, the faerie-esque characters, the songs, is tremendously evocative.

...The plot elements have a Shakespearian inevitability to them, but one or two nevertheless still come as a surprise, which is pleasing."