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Doctor Who: City of Death
- Narrated by: Lalla Ward
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
An unabridged reading of the brand-new novelisation of a classic Fourth Doctor TV story by Douglas Adams.
The Doctor takes Romana for a holiday in Paris - a city which, like a fine wine, has a bouquet all its own. But the TARDIS arrives in 1979, a table-wine year, whose vintage is soured by cracks in the very fabric of time itself.
Soon the Time Lords are embroiled in an audacious alien scheme which encompasses home-made time machines, the theft of the Mona Lisa, the resurrection of the much-feared Jagaroth race, and the beginning (and quite possibly the end) of all life on Earth.
Aided by British private detective Duggan, the Doctor and Romana must thwart the machinations of the suave, mysterious Count Scarlioni - all twelve of him - if the human race has any chance of survival.
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- Anita McCaul
- 25-06-15
Tremendous
New novelisation of a classic. Almost as if Adams wrote it
Laugh out loud funny
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- pmcmhn
- 09-03-17
Lalla and Douglas
Douglas Adams + Doctor Who is sheer brilliance for me. Add to that Lalla / Romana's performance and, like any good book, I didn't want it to end. If you like this you MUST read SHADA!
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- mememe
- 25-05-15
Glorious !!!
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Littered with New series mentions and read by the amazing Lalla Ward this is a must listen for any fan!!!
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- The Emperor of the Universe
- 04-08-16
Improves on an already classic story!
Where does Doctor Who: City of Death rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top five, maybe top three even!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Doctor Who: City of Death?
Too many to count
Have you listened to any of Lalla Ward’s other performances? How does this one compare?
As usual she does a fantastic job of everything but Tom Baker's voice. I hate to have to say that because she totally gets into the part and is a wonderful storyteller, but no-one but Tom Baker can do Tom Baker!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Oh yes, i didn't want to stop until it was over, then i was sad it was over
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This story takes 'City of Death' and adds so much backstory, characterization and elaboration to the original somewhat bare-bone story. It all fits, it all works and the story is so much better for the additions. Lalla Ward is the perfect choice to narrate this. If you like this novel and her voice work i heartily reccomend you check her out reading Shada too!
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- Catherine
- 02-07-20
Ahh Paris...
Dr who and the incredibly talented Douglas Adams...It's an obvious "affirmative". Vividly transporting you to Paris and bringing to life it's beauty and adventure. I will listen to this tale of time, Mona Lisa madness, and decadent pleasure again and again.
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- IAN E DAVIS
- 06-10-15
Absolutely brilliant
The depth of characterisation, the depth of intellectualism, the depth of Scaroth's unwavering conviction, the depth of the Dr's pockets and the deep dark depths of Douglas Adams' life affirming humour make this a classic among classics.
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- Kathryn McIntyre
- 23-05-15
Fleshed out an already good story
From what I remember it follows the original story accurately but adds humour and insite into the characters. Enjoyed it very much.
Lalla Ward read it well... Quite a lot of technology terms that she read effortlessly.
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- Cassandra
- 04-03-22
A very disappointing read
Having read the 5 star reviews I was looking forward to a very enjoyable audio book, but was disappointed. I found as I listened that the reader made me feel as if I was in the story corner and back in a preschool class. It did improve slightly as the story progressed, however not sufficiently. I struggled to complete the book, and will not want to purchase any others like it.
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