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I have been slowly making my way through the B5 novels. Today, I just finished reading "Casting Shadows" by Jeanne Cavelos, which is the first book of a trilogy called "the Passing of the Techno-mages." In this first book, we learn quite a lot about the techno-mage order and a lot more about the technology that they use to do what seems like magic. We meet Elric, a member of the techno-mage's inner circle, and his apprentice Galen, whom we later see in the spin-off series "Crusade."
This book explains why the techno-mages decided to leave once they became aware of the existence of an ancient enemy. This is a great prequel to the second season B5 episode "the Geometry of Shadows" and any fan of B5 should consider reading this book.
I absolutely loved this book for several reasons. First, it's a fact that many Doctor Who episodes of this era were simpler compared to many of the newer stories. I've always wanted to see a story with the first Doctor that was a bit more complex than what we got in the TV series and this book definitely does this, with time travel paradoxes being the central theme and how changes to history can create alternate timelines.
One of the things that has always annoyed me about Doctor Who, whether we're talking about the TV series, audio dramas or the books, is that no matter how interesting the plot is when the story starts out it more often than not winds up being about some alien being or race intent on taking over the planet/galaxy,universe, etc. You have such a broad canvas to work with, a series about an alien who can travel anywhere in time and space, and it often deals with yet another alien invasion. Don't get me wrong; I love a good Dalek or Cybermen story as much as any Whovian and I'm not saying this concept should be done away with. However, the stories which don't deal with an alien invasion are always memorable and refreshing to me and "the Time Travelers" is one such book, without a single menacing alien anywhere to be found. There are exceptions with references to a certain alien race taking up residence on a portion of Earth in an alternate timeline but this is hardly dealt with and I somehow missed it during my reading of the novel.
We also have a tasteful and reallistic exploration of Ian and Barbara's relationship, something which was not explored on the TV series but which was definitely acknowledged on a Big Finish audio. There's also a brief exploration of the fact that Susan is an alien and a certain aspect of her alien nature is briefly explored. This book, along with listening to some of the missing first Doctor TV stories, has given me a renewed appreciation of the original Doctor, along with the original companions.
Parts of the book did confuse me and, on occasion, I would pause and say, "OK, so what just happened?" However, that's OK; it was nice to have such weird and complex action dealing with alternate timelines in a first Doctor novel and I still highly recommend this book. I wish we had more first Doctor stories like this one.
Also this made me miss Kieran Hodgson's bad #DoctorWho impressions - which were actually completely on point.
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Bad Doctor Who Impressions: The Keys Of Marinus
Arbitan is having the Worst Day Of His Life. He's got guests arriving soon, he's lost his keys, and he's been killed by the Voord(s). But maybe Ian and Barba...YouTube
I guess I should do one of those posts that serve as an #introduction. Except this isn't my first time on Mastodon but hello to those that don't know me. Yet.
Well, hi, I'm Tony. I have a general interest in #tech. I'm also a fan of #DoctorWho. Not a big movie buff, but I like a good drama or comedy on #TV though.
Trying to get back into Mastodon and seeing who's out there. I'm still into #DoctorWho but also love chatting #Disney #Muppets #IndianaJones #QuantumLeap #StarWars #StarTrek #Musicals #Marvel #comedy
Come and say hi :)
Interesting to read about this new adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Although... am I the only one who remembers ABC radio's Doctor Who parody 'Doctor Poo', and his epic adventure involving 20,000 *Legs* Under the Sea? (It was piloted by the evil Captain Kneemoss - so called because he had moss on his knees).
Just me?
#DoctorWho
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I know people are probably bored of ChatGPT mistakes - but its knowledge of #DoctorWho is impressively bad!
I asked it which Oscar Winners had appeared in Doctor Who.
The first two are bang on. Number 3… eh! I'll take it.
But then it gets worse (cont.)
“When I employed you, you led me to believe you were a hardened criminal.”
“As My Lady knows, before I entered your service I was found guilty of a large number of offenses.”
“Then have the courage of your convictions. Drink.”
— Lady Peinforte and Richard, in “Silver Nemesis”