Doctor Who: Beautiful Chaos (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Gary Russell Play Audiobook Sample

Doctor Who: Beautiful Chaos Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Bernard Cribbins Publisher: AudioGO Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Bernard Cribbins reads this gripping story of a new star and an ancient alien threat.

Donna Noble is back home in London, catching up with her family and generally giving them all the gossip about her journeys. Her grandfather is especially overjoyed - he's discovered a new star and had it named after him. He takes the Doctor, as his special guest, to the naming ceremony. But the Doctor is suspicious about some of the other changes he can see in the Earth's heavens. Particularly that bright star, right there. No, not that one, that one, there, on the left...

The world's population is slowly being converted to a new path, a new way of thinking. Something is coming to Earth, an ancient force from the Dark Times. Something powerful, angry and all-consuming...

Featuring the Doctor and Donna as played by David Tennant and Catherine Tate in the hit series from BBC Television, Beautiful Chaos is read by Bernard Cribbins, who played Donna's grandfather in Doctor Who.

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"There are a lot of little nits that could be picked in this book, but they were so little that I didn't let them really bother me. Given the nature of the story, we see the Doctor in a much more domestic situation than he would usually tolerate. It is rather odd to read, but at the same time it doesn't feel horribly out of character to be annoying. That's really the biggest criticism I have for this book. Everything else about it is a rather fun read that gives us a chance to visit Donna's family."

— Rosemary (4 out of 5 stars)

Doctor Who: Beautiful Chaos (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.03571428571429 out of 54.03571428571429 out of 54.03571428571429 out of 54.03571428571429 out of 54.03571428571429 out of 5 (4.04)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This may be Gary Russell's best-ever Doctor Who novel. A beautiful, poignant post-script to the 10th Doctor/Donna era of the program...and it makes her near-tragic departure all the more heartbreaking. "

    — Daniel, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If I'm being perfectly honest, my favorite thing about this audio book is listening to Bernard Cribbins read to me for two-and-a-half hours. "

    — Nancy, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " not one of the best doctor who books, but it wasnt terrible "

    — Amber, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite Doctor books ever! The author got the characters spot on! "

    — Michelle, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So many Doctor Who books (and I have all the new ones)....a written review is unnecessary for them all. *** Very good book, more of a background on Donna and her family, nice read. "

    — Tim, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " And I cried and cried while Wilf read that letter from Donna... "

    — Lucitana, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book and it portrays Wilfred Mott beautifully and it shows the dynamic in the household and allows the reader greater depth into the character that isn't seen on screen and it makes him an even more cherished character. "

    — Ewen, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought the ending was a bit confusing "

    — Summer, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very Wilf-centric. Good read. "

    — Andrea, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I limped through this but would never recommend it to anyone. It was barely tolerable. If I hadn't been doing other stuff I would have abandoned this within the first chapter. "

    — Beth, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book has serious chapter!fail which makes it difficult to get lost in when reading. "

    — Allieandra, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the Doctor and Donna as characters. This book was mostly slight, but for those who want some kind of closure with the Doctor/Donna story, this provides a peek. It made me want to cry. "

    — Rhonda, 8/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finally finished yesterday! "

    — Jess, 8/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. To me it felt like an episode of the show. All the characters seemed very true to the show. "

    — Sarah, 1/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favourite tale so far! The characters were fantastic and the storyline appropriately Doctor Who-ish. The Doctor was a little too willing to not save everyone but it was always going to be a little off. "

    — Shannon, 9/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This Tenth and Donna adventure is mostly Wilf-centric tale. Wilfred Mott is Donna's Granddad. Newspaper seller, amateur astronomer and alien conspiracy theorist. He's not allowed to have a webcam though.... One of the better Doctor Who books. "

    — David, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic Doctor Who story, great writing. "

    — Courtney, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best Doctor Who novels by far, seriously. So cute and funny and poignant. I adored it. "

    — Sarah, 12/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " hahahahha loved it...now that..that was some epic capuring of characters...i have to say the doctor who books with donna in are the best!!!! "

    — The, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This Tenth and Donna adventure is mostly Wilf-centric tale. Wilfred Mott is Donna's Granddad. Newspaper seller, amateur astronomer and alien conspiracy theorist. He's not allowed to have a webcam though.... One of the better Doctor Who books. "

    — David, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This may be Gary Russell's best-ever Doctor Who novel. A beautiful, poignant post-script to the 10th Doctor/Donna era of the program...and it makes her near-tragic departure all the more heartbreaking. "

    — Daniel, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very sad but very good. Wilf does a brilliant job as the storyteller.If you love the Doctor and sweet old Wilf, listen to it. "

    — Emily, 11/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic Doctor Who story, great writing. "

    — Courtney, 7/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite Doctor books ever! The author got the characters spot on! "

    — Michelle, 4/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. To me it felt like an episode of the show. All the characters seemed very true to the show. "

    — Sarah, 12/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful Doctor and Donna story. "

    — Allison, 12/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " was a good book but not a favorite. "

    — Megan, 11/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A lovely little prelude to the episode The Stolen Earth. "

    — Alesia, 3/5/2009

About Gary Russell

Alan Barnes is a writer and editor known particularly for his work in cult film and television. He has written several audio plays based on the Doctor Who television series, as well as books on James Bond and Quentin Tarantino films. His book The Hammer Story, coauthored with Marcus Hearn, was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award in 1997.