I think I would have liked this book so much better if it had been a pure book of information instead of two fanboys thoughts about all the Doctors, episodes, etc. I haven't seen the old classic Doctor Who so I thought it would be interesting to read about the series, but frankly it was too much about how Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? (Yes he really usees a ? after his name) thoughts about everything and anecdotes about their lives growing up with Doctor Who.



Still, there were some parts of the books I liked, the descriptions of each doctor was the best part, well until Robert Smith? decided to diss David Tennant and praise Matt Smith.



The only positive thing about that was that Graeme Burk thought vice versa.



The chapter about Christopher Eccleston was, however, really fantastic.



Also, I should probably have stopped reading after Matt Smith's chapters since they spoiled the season with Peter Capaldi that I have only seen the first episodes of. So, I kind of just skimmed the episodes they brought up (hell I skimmed some of the episodes from the classic show also, to much fanboys moments and I really do not need to know everything about the episodes before I watch them).



The worst thing is that I felt that I wasted time on the book and that is the worst feeling ever after reading a book...

I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review! Thank you!

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The Doctors Are In: The Essential and Unofficial Guide to Doctor Who's Greatest Time Lord - Graeme Burk, Robert Smith? Well, I learned something important: I'm not that much of a fan. The book is quite good at giving one an overview of the various Doctors over the years, and pointing out the episodes in which that character was best exemplified, and I couldn't recommend it too highly for anyone who does want to go back and catch key historical episodes. Turns out that is just a level of detail I don't require. It is always a pleasure to see people geeking out on a subject they are passionately interested in, and these chaps are passionate.
 
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