The Eight Doctors (Dr. Who Series)
by Terrance Dicks

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Book Review: "My future is in considerable doubt."
Summary: 5 Stars

Although the title clearly bears "The Eight Doctors", the eight incarnations don't join forces together. Don't treat this as a let down; it's interesting to see the 8th Doctor meeting (and coping with!) each of his past selves, one life at a time. I won't tell you why he does this, even though his reasons are clearly explained on the back cover.

Despite the luxury of new aged themes, there is a massive intake of information, that I had no trouble dealing with. But the new Whovian wouldn't be able to keep up with elements from every era of "Doctor Who". So I've considered several original titles available on BBC Home Video that you may want to view before taking on "The Eight Doctors": (I'm not trying to make this into a Spoiler!!)

"An Unearthly Child" (1963)w/ William Hartnell

"The War Games" (1969)w/ Patrick Troughton

"The Daemons" (1971)w/ Jon Pertwee

"The Sea Devils" (1972)w/ Jon Pertwee

"E-Space Trilogy" (1980)w/ Tom Baker

"The Five Doctors" (1983)w/ Peter Davison

"The Trial of a Time Lord" (1986)w/ Colin Baker

Lastly, I recommend getting a hold of the "Doctor Who" Telefilm from 1996 (w/ the 8th Doctor, Paul McGann), even though its not on video in America. After watching all this, reading "Eight Doctors" is a great way to get nostalgic and revive old memories all at the same time.

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