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Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen

4th Doctor Novel

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Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen

By: Douglas Adams, James Goss
Narrated by: Dan Starkey
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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.

Millions of years ago, the people of Krikkit learned they were not alone in the universe and promptly launched a xenophobic crusade to wipe out all other lifeforms. After a long and bloody conflict, the Time Lords imprisoned Krikkit within an envelope of Slow Time, a prison that could be opened only with the Wicket Gate key, a device that resembles - to human eyes, at least - an oversized set of cricket stumps....

From Earth to Gallifrey, from Bethselamin to Devalin, from Krikkit to Mareeve II to the far edge of infinity, the Doctor and Romana are tugged into a pan-galactic conga with fate as they rush to stop the Krikkitmen gaining all five pieces of the key. If they fail, the entire cosmos faces a fiery retribution that will leave nothing but ashes....

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It reads like another installment of Hitchhiker's Guide, which it should. Dan Starkey's voices are superb throughout and really make it a very fun performance, including his Tom Baker impersonation.

HHGTTG Part 3.5

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Very well narrated and very engaging story I really was drawn into it, if you like Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy you will like this.

A great listen

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I loved this! A Hitchhiker's and Who fan's dream!! Even my dad loved this book!!

Adored it!

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This is one of the best Doctor who books ever ! It’s helped by Dan Starkey acting his socks off doing the voices . James Goss ( and of course Douglas Adams ), has done a great job . Very amusing , and glad the Krikitt men made an appearance in some other publication …..
what a crossover ! Very well written and wouldn’t have expected anything less . Agrajag would be happy with this

Really good !

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Firstly I have to congratulate Dan Starkey on his fabulous impression of the fourth Doctor, Tom Baker himself could have been reading the part! The story, was most definitely a Douglas Adams one, with Jon Goss's influence, even without looking ahead at the chapter headings (although I did like them, especially chap 42, The Meaning of Life). All in all an enjoyable listen, but recommend it more to those people who enjoy the style of Douglas Adams.

A bit drawn out but still a good listen

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Would you listen to Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen again? Why?

I certainly would listen to this again. It is absolutely hilarious. It is based on the same concept as the third series of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy as Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen was the original concept albeit fleshed out in some ways by the also hilarious James Goss. I couldn't possibly recommend this more highly. If you are a fan of Adams or Goss BUY THIS BOOK!

What did you like best about this story?

Regarding the story I loved some of the planets they visited. Bethselamin - a planet with practically no concept of negativity or evil was especially hysterical - as well as Mareeve II. On top of this The Doctor and Romana are characterised especially well along with some other characters later in the book. Almost every line makes me want to burst into laughter just remembering it.

Have you listened to any of Dan Starkey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have listened to one of Dan Starkey's other performances as a narrator - Doctor Who: Devil In The Smoke which I also recommend - and I think his narration here is superior. It is superbly done. He has the perfect tone of voice for all the characters which allows the jokes to hit so well. Regardless of if he is supposed to sound like an unusually flipppant.travel guidebook, an unnervingly jovial or deadly serious alien traveller or the world's most arrogantly officious bureaucrat he pulls it off magnificently. I'll keep an ear out for any future audio books he narrates.

Any additional comments?

I give this audiobook my highest possible recommendation especially for fans of Doctor Who, Douglas Adams or James Goss. Grab it as soon as you can!

Douglas Adams's original concept given form!

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Like laughing, giggling, chuckling? Love Doctor Who and Hitchhikers guide? Perfect! Join the 4th incarnation of the Doctor and his sassy clever assistant Romana, plus once life saving auto pooch K-9 to defeat gods, paperwork and cricket men. Gather your tea and biscuits while they save the universe multiple times, whilst canning fish and driving people in authority mad. A must for anyone whose truly figured out the real meaning of life and has great taste in fashionable knitwear.

Wow!!

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stil waiting for a movie time war or something just like this fun trip though the galaxy

fantastic would of been a great episode or film

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I found this just two much like the style of hitch hikers guide to the galaxy. It was too comic for my liking and too silly in places. Far too long, but the story does have merit with its twists and turns, just don't get lost in the corridors!

Dr who hitches!

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Absolutely loved this story. It was funny without being silly, but also for me had a lot of adventure. The story flowed really well and the excellent Dan Starkey brought all the charactures to life.

Brilliant, funny and perfectly narrated!

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