A review by thenstinasays
Doctor Who: Summer Falls by James Goss

4.0

First things first. In spectacular cross-media fashion, this is a real book that exists outside of the minds of the crack team of writers living in a cave somewhere in Cardiff. I read the e-book, but apparently it’s also available in paperback starting in October.

Second thing. Let’s all remember in “The Bells of Saint John” when Clara tells Artie that, referring to a chapter of his book (or something more!), “eleven is the best,” and that he’ll “cry [his] eyes out.”

In “Summer Falls,” chapter 11, [SPOILERS!] an important character meets an untimely end, and it is pretty darn sad. I mean, not TFiOS-level sad, but there was a prickling behind my eyelids, I’ll admit.

This is a cute little short story, with plenty of fun nuggets tossed in for fans of the series. ”Amy” writes with a very clear style showing the voice of that feisty Scot that we all miss, and her main character, “The Curator” known as “Barnabus” is very clearly her Raggedy Man, though it’s never said specifically. Barnabus speaks in Eleven’s voice, and the TARDIS is alluded to, though not seen.

Overall, a sweet little story, filled with nougaty treats for Whovians, and totally worth my $2.52.