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Nov. 10th, 2008
Doctor Who Audio Recommendations?
Nov. 10th, 2008 08:35 am(Posted to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
bigfinishlove this morning, but I think my flist is a completely different audience:)
Doctor Who was one of my childhood fandoms (crate full of old novels--check; loooong homemade multi-colored scarf--check; Tardis USB hub--check; unreasonable fear of saltshakers and plungers--check). I've recently gotten back into watching/reading classic stories, and just discovered the Big Finish audios. What a treat to have new stories, read by the original actors! With an enormous back catalogue to choose from!
The drawback is not knowing where to start (and having a limited budget). I would value your recommendations. My preferences from the series/novels are Seven/Ace (I didn't hate Mel, but didn't particularly love her either) and Five (no particular favorite companion from this era; they all have their pluses and minuses). I watched and enjoyed the Eight movie, but haven't read any of the books. I found it hard to enjoy Six's personality as much as the others (the usual complaints, although I enjoyed the wind-up for Trial of a Time Lord).
Thus far I've enjoyed The Genocide Machine, Colditz, The Harvest, and Night Thoughts (I found Dreamtime dull). I'm really enjoying Hex!
For Five, I've enjoyed The Eye of the Scorpion, The Church and the Crown, The Axis of Insanity, The Roof of the World, and The Kingmaker. It only took one Erimem episode for me to decide I loved her (and download four more stories)! The writers are toning down Peri's whining, and having someone to take care of seems to bring out the best in her.
I've also listened to The Sirens of Time, Omega, and the first of the Eight/Charley stories. I enjoyed Storm Warning, but it felt like the writers were really trying to hammer home Charley's Spunky!-ness, to the detriment of the character. Does it get better? Should I try a different companion?
Any particular recommendations for Seven or Five stories? I'm unexpectedly enjoying Peri; should I a chance on Six, and if so, which ones? It would especially help to know why you love a particular story/series/companion.
bigfinishlove this morning, but I think my flist is a completely different audience:)Doctor Who was one of my childhood fandoms (crate full of old novels--check; loooong homemade multi-colored scarf--check; Tardis USB hub--check; unreasonable fear of saltshakers and plungers--check). I've recently gotten back into watching/reading classic stories, and just discovered the Big Finish audios. What a treat to have new stories, read by the original actors! With an enormous back catalogue to choose from!
The drawback is not knowing where to start (and having a limited budget). I would value your recommendations. My preferences from the series/novels are Seven/Ace (I didn't hate Mel, but didn't particularly love her either) and Five (no particular favorite companion from this era; they all have their pluses and minuses). I watched and enjoyed the Eight movie, but haven't read any of the books. I found it hard to enjoy Six's personality as much as the others (the usual complaints, although I enjoyed the wind-up for Trial of a Time Lord).
Thus far I've enjoyed The Genocide Machine, Colditz, The Harvest, and Night Thoughts (I found Dreamtime dull). I'm really enjoying Hex!
For Five, I've enjoyed The Eye of the Scorpion, The Church and the Crown, The Axis of Insanity, The Roof of the World, and The Kingmaker. It only took one Erimem episode for me to decide I loved her (and download four more stories)! The writers are toning down Peri's whining, and having someone to take care of seems to bring out the best in her.
I've also listened to The Sirens of Time, Omega, and the first of the Eight/Charley stories. I enjoyed Storm Warning, but it felt like the writers were really trying to hammer home Charley's Spunky!-ness, to the detriment of the character. Does it get better? Should I try a different companion?
Any particular recommendations for Seven or Five stories? I'm unexpectedly enjoying Peri; should I a chance on Six, and if so, which ones? It would especially help to know why you love a particular story/series/companion.