Doctor Who:
The Legends of Ashildr
by Justin Richards, James Goss, Jenny T. Colgan & David Llewellyn
***Some Reviews may Contain Spoilers***
BBC Books December 2015
ISBN: 9781785940576
Four short stories make up this book about the newly introduced character of Ashildr. In reading this book, it is clear that all four authors seem to have a good grasp of Ashildr as a character. The stories have a tragic and dark twist to them and almost always end up having a sci-fi twist. It was good to see that not all characters in the Doctor Who mythology are as brave, honest and willing to defend earth like our favorite (current 13) character of the Doctor does. Ashildr may be immortal because of what the Doctor did to save her; however, she is lacking the resources and wisdom that our Doctor has. If these stories are cannon, it does describe the seemingly dark descent that Ashildr takes in the latter half of season 9 of Doctor Who. She had some bad things repeatedly happen to her, and unlike the Doctor, she wasn't really prepped in anyway nor has the resources to equip herself. The third story in the book is very dark and sad, so read it knowing some very bad things come from that.
The introduction to this book indicates that this is four stories from the beginning of Ashildr's life so it is possible we may see a second volume, and perhaps, more. If the stories are of quality as these seem to be then this would be a great addition to the Doctor Who literary library.
4 out of 5 stars
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Four short stories make up this book about the newly introduced character of Ashildr. In reading this book, it is clear that all four authors seem to have a good grasp of Ashildr as a character. The stories have a tragic and dark twist to them and almost always end up having a sci-fi twist. It was good to see that not all characters in the Doctor Who mythology are as brave, honest and willing to defend earth like our favorite (current 13) character of the Doctor does. Ashildr may be immortal because of what the Doctor did to save her; however, she is lacking the resources and wisdom that our Doctor has. If these stories are cannon, it does describe the seemingly dark descent that Ashildr takes in the latter half of season 9 of Doctor Who. She had some bad things repeatedly happen to her, and unlike the Doctor, she wasn't really prepped in anyway nor has the resources to equip herself. The third story in the book is very dark and sad, so read it knowing some very bad things come from that.
The introduction to this book indicates that this is four stories from the beginning of Ashildr's life so it is possible we may see a second volume, and perhaps, more. If the stories are of quality as these seem to be then this would be a great addition to the Doctor Who literary library.
4 out of 5 stars
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