-
Doctor Who: Engines of War
- Narrated by: Nicholas Briggs
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Radio/TV Programme
- Release date: 19-12-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd
Regular price: £20.00
People who bought this also bought...
-
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
- By: Steven Moffatt
- Narrated by: Nicholas Briggs
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Nicholas Briggs reads the brand-new novelisation of the spectacular 50th anniversary TV episode. When the entire universe is at stake, three different Doctors will unite to save it. The Tenth Doctor is hunting shape-shifting Zygons in Elizabethan England. The Eleventh is investigating a rift in space-time in the present day. And one other - the man they used to be but never speak of - is fighting the Daleks in the darkest days of the Time War. Driven by demons and despair, this battle-scarred Doctor is set to take a devastating decision that will threaten the survival of the entire universe...a decision that not even a Time Lord can take alone.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
lovers it
- By Ryan Manaher on 11-07-18
-
Doctor Who: 10th Doctor Tales
- 10th Doctor Audio Originals
- By: Peter Anghelides, Dan Abnett, David Roden, and others
- Narrated by: Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Michelle Ryan
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 282
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 259
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 258
David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Michelle Ryan are the narrators of this exclusive collection of original audio adventures. Join the 10th Doctor on journeys in time and space in these stories: 'Pest Control', 'The Forever Trap', 'The Nemonite Invasion', 'The Rising Night', 'The Day of the Troll', 'The Last Voyage' and 'Dead Air'. Written by Peter Anghelides, Dan Abnett, David Roden, Scott Handcock, Simon Messingham and James Goss.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
great stories!
- By Amazon Customer on 16-01-18
-
Doctor Who: The History Collection
- Five Classic Novelisations of TV Adventures Set in Earth’s History
- By: John Lucarotti, David Whitaker, Donald Cotton, and others
- Narrated by: William Russell, Stephen Thorne, Tim Pigott-Smith, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Five classic novelisations of TV adventures set in Earth’s history. In Doctor Who: The Aztecs, the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan materialise in Mexico during the bloodthirsty Aztec civilisation. In Doctor Who and the Crusaders the First Doctor and his friends are embroiled in the 12th-century conflict between Richard the Lionheart and the Sultan Saladin. In Doctor Who: The Myth Makers, the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki arrive on the plains of Ursa Minor, in the middle of the Greek and Trojan battlefields.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Doctor Who: The History Collection Review
- By orkney buyer on 06-08-18
-
London Falling
- The Shadow Police, Book One
- By: Paul Cornell
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,049
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 973
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 975
Detective Inspector James Quill is about to complete the drugs bust of his career. Then his prize suspect, Rob Toshack, is murdered in custody. Furious, Quill pursues the investigation, co-opting intelligence analyst Lisa Ross and undercover cops Costain and Sefton. But nothing about Toshack’s murder is normal. Toshack had struck a bargain with a vindictive entity, whose occult powers kept Toshack one step ahead of the law - until his luck ran out. Now, the team must find a 'suspect' who can bend space and time and alter memory itself. And they will kill again.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Starts slow and a bit confusing but stick with it!
- By Beccameriel on 07-07-15
-
Doctor Who: Twelve Doctors of Christmas
- By: Jacqueline Rayner, Colin Brake, Richard Dungworth, and others
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh, Chris Addison, Rachael Stirling, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 208
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 192
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 191
A new collection of Christmas adventures, starring 12 incarnations of the Doctor plus many of his friends and enemies. Inside this festive audiobook of Doctor Who stories, you'll find timey-wimey mysteries, travels in the TARDIS, monster-chasing excitement and plenty of Christmas magic. Find out what happens when the Third Doctor meets Jackie Tyler, the Seventh Doctor and Ace encounter an alien at Macy's department store, and the Ninth Doctor tries to get Rose a red bicycle for Christmas.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A great book!
- By Heisenberg on 07-11-17
-
Predator: Incursion
- The Rage War, Book 1
- By: Tim Lebbon
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 466
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 448
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 447
Predator ships stream into human space in unprecedented numbers. The Colonial Marines, controlled by Weyland-Yutani, respond to the incursion, thus entering the Rage War. This terrifying assault by the Yautja cannot go unchallenged, yet the cost of combat is high. Predators are master combatants, and each encounter yields a high body count. Then, when Lt. Johnny Mains and his marines - the VoidLarks - enter the fray, they discover an enemy deadlier than any could imagine.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Pretty Good.
- By Kindle Customer on 05-01-17
-
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
- By: Steven Moffatt
- Narrated by: Nicholas Briggs
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Nicholas Briggs reads the brand-new novelisation of the spectacular 50th anniversary TV episode. When the entire universe is at stake, three different Doctors will unite to save it. The Tenth Doctor is hunting shape-shifting Zygons in Elizabethan England. The Eleventh is investigating a rift in space-time in the present day. And one other - the man they used to be but never speak of - is fighting the Daleks in the darkest days of the Time War. Driven by demons and despair, this battle-scarred Doctor is set to take a devastating decision that will threaten the survival of the entire universe...a decision that not even a Time Lord can take alone.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
lovers it
- By Ryan Manaher on 11-07-18
-
Doctor Who: 10th Doctor Tales
- 10th Doctor Audio Originals
- By: Peter Anghelides, Dan Abnett, David Roden, and others
- Narrated by: Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Michelle Ryan
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 282
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 259
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 258
David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Michelle Ryan are the narrators of this exclusive collection of original audio adventures. Join the 10th Doctor on journeys in time and space in these stories: 'Pest Control', 'The Forever Trap', 'The Nemonite Invasion', 'The Rising Night', 'The Day of the Troll', 'The Last Voyage' and 'Dead Air'. Written by Peter Anghelides, Dan Abnett, David Roden, Scott Handcock, Simon Messingham and James Goss.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
great stories!
- By Amazon Customer on 16-01-18
-
Doctor Who: The History Collection
- Five Classic Novelisations of TV Adventures Set in Earth’s History
- By: John Lucarotti, David Whitaker, Donald Cotton, and others
- Narrated by: William Russell, Stephen Thorne, Tim Pigott-Smith, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Five classic novelisations of TV adventures set in Earth’s history. In Doctor Who: The Aztecs, the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan materialise in Mexico during the bloodthirsty Aztec civilisation. In Doctor Who and the Crusaders the First Doctor and his friends are embroiled in the 12th-century conflict between Richard the Lionheart and the Sultan Saladin. In Doctor Who: The Myth Makers, the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki arrive on the plains of Ursa Minor, in the middle of the Greek and Trojan battlefields.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Doctor Who: The History Collection Review
- By orkney buyer on 06-08-18
-
London Falling
- The Shadow Police, Book One
- By: Paul Cornell
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,049
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 973
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 975
Detective Inspector James Quill is about to complete the drugs bust of his career. Then his prize suspect, Rob Toshack, is murdered in custody. Furious, Quill pursues the investigation, co-opting intelligence analyst Lisa Ross and undercover cops Costain and Sefton. But nothing about Toshack’s murder is normal. Toshack had struck a bargain with a vindictive entity, whose occult powers kept Toshack one step ahead of the law - until his luck ran out. Now, the team must find a 'suspect' who can bend space and time and alter memory itself. And they will kill again.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Starts slow and a bit confusing but stick with it!
- By Beccameriel on 07-07-15
-
Doctor Who: Twelve Doctors of Christmas
- By: Jacqueline Rayner, Colin Brake, Richard Dungworth, and others
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh, Chris Addison, Rachael Stirling, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 208
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 192
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 191
A new collection of Christmas adventures, starring 12 incarnations of the Doctor plus many of his friends and enemies. Inside this festive audiobook of Doctor Who stories, you'll find timey-wimey mysteries, travels in the TARDIS, monster-chasing excitement and plenty of Christmas magic. Find out what happens when the Third Doctor meets Jackie Tyler, the Seventh Doctor and Ace encounter an alien at Macy's department store, and the Ninth Doctor tries to get Rose a red bicycle for Christmas.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A great book!
- By Heisenberg on 07-11-17
-
Predator: Incursion
- The Rage War, Book 1
- By: Tim Lebbon
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 466
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 448
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 447
Predator ships stream into human space in unprecedented numbers. The Colonial Marines, controlled by Weyland-Yutani, respond to the incursion, thus entering the Rage War. This terrifying assault by the Yautja cannot go unchallenged, yet the cost of combat is high. Predators are master combatants, and each encounter yields a high body count. Then, when Lt. Johnny Mains and his marines - the VoidLarks - enter the fray, they discover an enemy deadlier than any could imagine.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Pretty Good.
- By Kindle Customer on 05-01-17
-
Doctor Who - Dalek Generation
- By: Nicholas Briggs
- Narrated by: Nicholas Briggs
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 50
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 48
"The Sunlight Worlds Offer You A Life of Comfort and Plenty. Apply now at the Dalek Foundation." Sunlight 349 is one of countless Dalek Foundation worlds, planets created to house billions suffering from economic hardship. The Doctor arrives at Sunlight 349, suspicious of any world where the Daleks are apparently a force for good - and determined to find out the truth. The Doctor knows they have a far more sinister plan - but how can he convince those who have lived under the benevolence of the Daleks for a generation? But convince them he must, and soon.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Set between the Doctor's time with Amy and Clara
- By Amazon Customer on 06-05-13
-
Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Novels Volume 3
- 10th Doctor Novels
- By: Dan Abnett, Colin Brake, Simon Guerrier, and others
- Narrated by: Debbie Chazen, Nicholas Briggs, Freema Agyeman
- Length: 23 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Join the Doctor and Martha on these journeys in Time and Space. The first five stories detail Martha’s journey around the Earth during the Master’s reign, and the stories she tells of her adventures with the Doctor. The last three novels tell of the Doctor’s own adventures as he partners with the Judoon on the trail of a notorious criminal, encounters Slitheen in Ancient Greece, and joins a party of Dalek bounty hunters in an era before the Time War.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Exciting as always!
- By Hayley on 12-09-18
-
Doctor Who: Tales of Trenzalore
- An 11th Doctor Novel
- By: Justin Richards, Mark Morris, George Mann, and others
- Narrated by: David Troughton
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
David Troughton reads four original stories set in different periods of the Siege of Trenzalore, featuring the Eleventh Doctor as played by Matt Smith. "Let it Snow" by Justin Richards; "An Apple a Day" by George Mann; "Strangers in the Outland" by Paul Finch; "The Dreaming" by Mark Morris. As it had been foretold, the armies of the Universe gathered at Trenzalore. Only one thing stood between the planet and destruction: the Doctor.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Doctor Who: Tales Of Trenzalore Review
- By orkney buyer on 18-07-16
-
Doctor Who: The Alien Worlds Collection
- By: Bill Strutton, Brian Hayles, Terrance Dicks, and others
- Narrated by: William Russell, David Troughton, Tom Baker, and others
- Length: 24 hrs and 4 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Five classic novelisations. In Doctor Who and the Zarbi, the First Doctor and his companions are trapped on the remote planet Vortis. In Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon, the Third Doctor and Jo are mistaken for delegates of the Galactic Federation on a primitive world. In Doctor Who and the Brain of Morbius, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah find the living remains of a renegade Time Lord. In Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive, the Fourth Doctor and Romana find corruption lurking beneath the surface of the pleasure planet Argolis. In Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, the Seventh Doctor and Ace fight for their lives on Segonax.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
MESSED UP
- By Ned on 14-07-18
-
Doctor Who: The Dominators
- By: Ian Marter
- Narrated by: Michael Troughton
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Michael Troughton reads this gripping novelisation of a classic adventure for the Second Doctor. The Doctor remembers Dulkis as a civilised and peaceful place. But times have changed, and his second visit is not quite the holiday he was expecting. When the whole planet and its inhabitants are threatened with annihilation by an alien race, the pacifist Dulcians are more reluctant than ever to engage in acts of violence. None of them will lift a finger to fight the Dominators and their robot slaves, the Quarks. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe may be the only ones capable of intervening to save the whole planet.
-
Doctor Who: 12 Doctors 12 Stories
- By: Various
- Narrated by: Charlie Higson, Frazer Hines, Ian Hanmore, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 57
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 55
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Doctor Who: 12 Doctors 12 Stories. A brand-new 12th Doctor story for a brand-new 12th Doctor! Following on from the success of the 50th anniversary paperback anthology, 11 Doctors 11 Stories, this highly-acclaimed collection of short Doctor Who stories contains all of the original 11 adventures plus an exciting new 12th Doctor story written by best-selling US author Holly Black.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Just like watching tv
- By Maria on 15-01-16
-
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
- By: Paul Cornell
- Narrated by: Mark Gatiss
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
An unabridged reading of the brand-new novelisation of the Twelfth Doctor’s dramatic final adventure. Still reeling from his encounter with the Cybermen, the First Doctor stumbles through the bitter Antarctic wind, resisting the approaching regeneration with all his strength. But as he fights his way through the snowdrifts, he comes across the familiar shape of a blue police box and a mysterious figure who introduces himself as the Doctor....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
If you have never heard of Dr Who,Start here.
- By Mike on 17-08-18
-
Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet
- 4th Doctor Novelisation
- By: Douglas Adams
- Narrated by: Jon Culshaw
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 88
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 82
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
The hugely powerful Key to Time has been split into six segments, all of which have been disguised and hidden throughout time and space. Now the even more powerful White Guardian wants the Doctor to find the pieces. With the first segment successfully retrieved, the Doctor, Romana and K9 trace the second segment of the Key to the planet Calufrax. But when they arrive at exactly the right point in space, they find themselves on exactly the wrong planet - Zanak.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
BY THE SKY DEMON BUY THIS BOOK!
- By Alistair on 12-01-17
-
A Walk in the Woods
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,481
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,197
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,196
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2,000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
wilderness adventure from the comfort of home
- By John on 28-04-07
-
Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen
- 4th Doctor Novel
- By: Douglas Adams, James Goss
- Narrated by: Dan Starkey
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 66
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 63
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
An unabridged reading of the brand-new novel based on a storyline by Douglas Adams. The Doctor promised Romana the end of the universe, so she's less than impressed when what she gets is a cricket match. But then the award ceremony is interrupted by 11 figures in white uniforms and peaked skull helmets wielding bat-shaped weapons that fire lethal bolts of light into the screaming crowd. The Krikkitmen are back.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Douglas Adams's original concept given form!
- By Alistair on 27-01-18
-
Doctor Who: The Master Collection
- Five Complete Classic Novelisations
- By: Malcolm Hulke, Barry Letts, Christopher H Bidmead
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Beevers, Barry Letts, Peter Davison, and others
- Length: 23 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18
Five classic novelisations of TV adventures featuring the Doctor's arch enemy, the Master! In Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon by Malcolm Hulke, the Master has stolen the Time Lord's files on a weapon which could make him ruler of the Galaxy. In Doctor Who and the Daemons by Barry Letts, secret ceremonies have been designed to conjure up a horribly powerful being from another planet.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A fantastic collection.
- By Anonymous User on 10-08-18
-
The Vanquished
- Why the First World War Failed to End, 1917-1923
- By: Robert Gerwarth
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 151
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 140
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 139
For the Western allies, 11 November 1918 has always been a solemn date - the end of fighting which had destroyed a generation and a vindication of a terrible sacrifice with the total collapse of their principal enemies: the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. But for much of the rest of Europe, this was a day with no meaning, as a continuing nightmarish series of conflicts engulfed country after country. In this highly original, gripping book, Robert Gerwarth asks us to think again about the true legacy of the First World War.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
excellent summary
- By Elaine on 04-01-17
Summary
The Great Time War has raged for centuries, ravaging the universe. Scores of human colony planets are now overrun by Dalek occupation forces. A weary, angry Doctor leads a flotilla of Battle TARDISes against the Dalek stronghold but in the midst of the carnage, the Doctor's TARDIS crashes to a planet below: Moldox.
As the Doctor is trapped in an apocalyptic landscape, Dalek patrols roam amongst the wreckage, rounding up the remaining civilians. But why haven't the Daleks simply killed the humans?
Searching for answers the Doctor meets 'Cinder', a young Dalek hunter. Their struggles to discover the Dalek plan take them from the ruins of Moldox to the halls of Gallifrey, and set in motion a chain of events that will change everything. And everyone.
Read by Nicholas Briggs, the 'voice of the Daleks' in Doctor Who, this epic novel of the Great Time War features the War Doctor as played by John Hurt in the hit BBC TV series. Reading produced by Neil Gardner.Sound design by Simon Hunt.Executive producer: Michael Stevens.
What members say
Average customer ratings
Overall
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars305
-
4 Stars117
-
3 Stars44
-
2 Stars11
-
1 Stars4
Performance
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars325
-
4 Stars97
-
3 Stars15
-
2 Stars3
-
1 Stars3
Story
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars259
-
4 Stars115
-
3 Stars57
-
2 Stars7
-
1 Stars6
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs. Beverley Hooper
- Nottingham, England
- 09-04-16
If you only buy one Doctor Who audiobook ...
What did you like most about Doctor Who: Engines of War?
... this is the one to go for. It explains the Time War between the Daleks and Time Lords which has been omitted, but mentioned in the TV series and only story to have my husband glued to his seat and he HATES Doctor Who
What was one of the most memorable moments of Doctor Who: Engines of War?
The whole lot
What about Nicholas Briggs’s performance did you like?
Nicholas Briggs' impersonation of John Hurt's incarnation of the Doctor as it was spot on
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- C. J. Mclaughlin
- 22-07-16
Should have been adapted by Big Finish.
This is a brilliant story that I would recommend to any Doctor Who fan, but would have made a better Big Finish Doctor Who audio play. I say this because the writer has totally got the War Doctor's character and you can just imagine his lines being spoken by John Hurt. The same with Rassilon, you get that it was written with Timothy Dalton's portrayal of the character in mind, which fits the Doctor Who timeline. Nicholas Briggs does a fantastic job, but the story just screams out to get these two wonderful actors to reprise their roles.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- D. A. Chaloner
- UK
- 24-06-16
Great story.
Great story. Great narrator. Nicholas Briggs delivers the words of the War Doctor with all the vocal inflections of John Hurt. Obviously he studied the actor well during the time they have worked together.
There are some continuity errors, But it never spoils the story.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mike
- Leamington Spa
- 06-11-15
Doctor Who books are seldom this good
Would you listen to Doctor Who: Engines of War again? Why?
Awesome book. Ties so many time lord plot lines together and builds on them. The characterisations of Rassilon and the War Doctor are on point and the moral dilemma at the heart of the book is perfectly pitched.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The War Doctor voiced so impeccably by Nicholas Briggs.
Have you listened to any of Nicholas Briggs’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Nope this is the first. But I would listen to him again.
Any additional comments?
If you buy one War Doctor book, make it this one. Not that you have much choice...
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Simon
- 02-02-17
Exterminate!
All I can say is that this is great fun. Anyone who is old enough to remember peeking out from behind the sofa as a kid at the latest "terrifying" Dr Who episode. Who recalls witnessing the oddball antics of William Hartnell, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker or whoever your personal favourite was. Who enjoyed seeing them take on a mixture of tinfoil coated Cybermen and rubber suited guys covered in seaweed called the Sea Devils. Particularly those who of course could never get enough of the highly improbable daleks croaking out "Exterminate" and "I obey" . . .
If you're one of those and fancy doing your own trip back through time and reliving it all in Audiobook form then I'd say this is a good way to do it. Nicholas Briggs clearly has an empathy with the material and he's backed by some quality dalek voice "acting" and various sound effects. For me just hearing that theme tune at the beginning and end was worth the Audible Daily Deal price!
Great stuff and written with exactly the same regard to the laws of Physics and Probability that the original Dr Who was! Maybe not one for the purists.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Tony
- 25-04-17
Ten out of ten
A lovely prequal for the 50 th anniversary episode.
Sad in many ways but allows you to see the Doctor's mental state.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley
- 20-12-16
Really worth listening to
I enjoyed listening to it very much could do with a john hurt reading of it otherwise a great read fills in some gaps
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- orkney buyer
- 18-07-16
Doctor Who: Engines Of War Review
I loved this audio book very much and it was very much easier to get
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- P. Cleary
- UK
- 15-07-16
very good
great story a must get if you're a doctor who fan! a insight in the time war
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Griff
- 10-07-16
Personal Review by Mitch Griffiths
Fantastic audiobook. Amazing attention to detail and was really well written as well as voiced. Not only is it a solid story in its own right but it gives an insight and depth to the time war, painting a picture of how the Time Lords were just as bad as the Daleks themselves. Well worth the purchase!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amber
- 27-01-15
Nick Briggs delivers a great entry for Doctor Who!
This novel brings so much more to the War Doctor than we we able to see in the 50th anniversary special. Even though he is considered his own regeneration, it's very easy to see him in this story as an older Eighth.
The companion was the best kind of all - completely human. No deep connection with the Doctor's past, no superpowers, just an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.
The narrator, Nicholas Briggs, has been voicing the Daleks (and several other DW villains) since the series' revival, and is also the producer for the Big Finish audio dramas. His absolute understanding of the characters in this universe lent itself well to his portrayal.
Well done to George Mann! I look forward to more of your work. Thank you for your story.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sweetgran
- 21-01-15
Highly Recommend
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Highly recommend to Whovians especially those who would like to hear more from The War Doctor. This story takes place just prior to the events in the 50th Anniversary TV special.
Nicholas Briggs does an amazing job of narration. I could hear and see John Hurt throughout the story.
What did you like best about this story?
Nicholas Briggs narration.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Absolutely
Any additional comments?
I want to hear more stories from the War Doctor era.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Bradford
- 14-01-16
It's like listening to an episode of Doctor Who!
I've only read a handful of Doctor Who novels, but I figured a novel that featured the War Doctor was a chance to reintroduce myself to the genre. I couldn't have been happier with the experience. It really was, like the headline suggests, as if I was listening to a transcript of a TV Doctor Who episode complete with familiar sound effects, voices, characters and situations. George Mann does a phenomenal job throwing in multiple references to canon Doctor Who episodes, both before and after the War Doctor. Key elements of his story refer back to my favorite classic Who episode, "The Five Doctors," which just made the story that much more meaningful to me. Nicholas Briggs is the voice of the Daleks on the television show, and he displays his incredible range of vocal skills in the narration. He does an excellent John Hurt impression, so his War Doctor dialogue is spot on. Having the same voice actor as the TV show just makes the Dalek dialogue that much more authentic. The novel introduces elements of the Time War and (no surprise) also ties directly into "The Day of the Doctor" TV episode. I, for one, would welcome more War Doctor stories, both before and after the events of this book, but I'll have to settle for before. There isn't much detail out there about the War Doctor, how he thought and behaved, and this novel is a fantastic start to filling in the gaps on that iteration of the Doctor. Definitely a worthwhile read for anyone who is a fan of the rebooted series and the War Doctor.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stevo
- 04-04-15
The Return of the War Doctor!
What did you love best about Doctor Who: Engines of War?
All of it!
Engines of War is an excellent book from start to finish. An epic Doctor Who adventure set during The Time War, full of action and very entertaining.
Have you listened to any of Nicholas Briggs’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Everyone knows that Nick Briggs can do Dalek voices, but his portrayal of the gruff and grumpy War Doctor was so convincing you could almost hear John Hurt.
Nick Briggs did an excellent job of the other characters too, especially the 'companion' Cinder.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Not an extreme reaction, but I loved every minute of it. We need more War Doctor audios!
Any additional comments?
George Mann has managed to write a really interesting Doctor Who story that gives us an insight in to the darkest of all of the Doctor's; a violent incarnation weary of the world around him and prepared to do whatever it takes. Doctor no more!
This was a fantastic audiobook to listen to, and is highly recommended to fans of Doctor Who both old and new.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- J.B. Taylor
- 04-10-15
A Proper Doctor Who Story
Would you consider the audio edition of Doctor Who: Engines of War to be better than the print version?
Haven't read the book version.
What other book might you compare Doctor Who: Engines of War to and why?
Nothing. This is unique.
Which scene was your favorite?
Spoilers Sweetie
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me smile. This is Doctor Who at its finest.
Any additional comments?
The story is well written. Very visual and stunning. You feel as though you’re in the thick of the action. That’s just with the words alone. You factor in the excellent narration, music and sound effects, and you have a fantastic listen.
Nicholas Briggs did an excellent job with the narration. The voice he does for this books doctor (played by John Hurt in the 50th anniversary episode called ‘A Day of the Doctor’) is an excellent impersonation of John Hurt. You really think it’s him. Very well done.
Thanks to great writing from George Mann I got to experience a true Doctor Who story, not some quickly thrown together garbage sold as a Doctor Who story.
The music added beauty to the overall story.
The sound effects made the story relentless, unstoppable and thrilling. It brought to life the dark and gritty moments, and made the story feel real…yes real. The action sequences were just damn near jaw dropping.
As for the characters. I thought the Doctor was written really well. George Mann brought to life Hurt’s character as seen in ‘A Day of the Doctor.’ Cinder was a pleasant surprise as the companion. She played very well off the Doctor, and in my opinion was a total bad ass.
There were some very neat aspects technology wise that I won’t tell you about because… spoilers sweetie.
Get this book, listen to it. You will love it.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- shawn landrum
- 30-07-15
amazing book
love the book great story narrator was great just loved the story must read for all Doctor Who fans
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amanda Cole
- 11-01-15
Thought provoking
Love this story! Memorable companion and it really fills in the gaps about the war doctor's motivations and the moral decline of the time lords. Nicholas Briggs nails the performance as well!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 01-08-18
Engines of War is an excellent read!
Dive into the Time War. Hurt's Doctor's portrayal is an astonishing wonder. Give it a shot.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- DOUGLAS BLAIR
- 22-07-18
amazing
amazing story. great portrayal by nicholas Briggs. the character of the war doctor is awesome.hope for more.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ian Townsend
- 16-07-18
Best Doctor Who Book!
This is the best Doctor Who book I’ve listened to. The introspection into the War Doctor timeline was intense, and you really get a deep understanding of what he went through. The author did an amazing job of filling that void between the 8th and 9th Doctors. The narrator was also amazing. If you are a fan of the Doctor, you have to listen to this.