Short Trips Volume 02

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A collection of Doctor Who short stories—one each for the first eight Doctors—narrated by actors associated with the relevant era. For the most part these are short mood pieces. There’s little of note plot-wise, just a wistful appreciation of life. ★★★☆☆ 1963 by Niall Boyce ★★★☆☆ The Way Forwards by S......more

1963 - 1963 was not a very plot heavy story. As the longest of the Short Trips in this set, it did seem like this story had the chance to tell a significant narrative; the story seemed instead, to go in more of a poetic direction. The lack of clear narrative did hamper my enjoyment somewhat, but ther......more

This was another fine volume, but I'd still like more voices within each story. I guess that desire will keep on affecting how I rate these. The First Doctor story is probably my favorite of the bunch.......more

Another set of stories for the first eight Doctors. Barbara and her Tardis crew get stuck in a bubble of frozen 1963, and we learn that Barbara had a lesbian aunt. The second Doctor and Victoria investigate a boy who has reinvented time travel for a science fair. The Brigadier forces the third Docto......more