📖 Overview
Simon Bucher-Jones is a British author known for his contributions to Doctor Who fiction and other speculative works. His writing often combines elements of science fiction with literary and historical references.
Bucher-Jones has written several Doctor Who novels and short stories for BBC Books and Big Finish Productions, including "The Death of Art" and "The Taking of Planet 5," the latter co-written with Mark Clapham. He has also contributed to various Doctor Who anthologies and collections.
His work frequently explores complex scientific and philosophical themes, incorporating elements of quantum physics, mythology, and postmodern literary techniques. Beyond Doctor Who, he has written original fiction including "The Irregulars" and various short stories.
Bucher-Jones continues to write and contribute to science fiction publications while maintaining a professional career outside of writing. His academic background and interest in scientific concepts often inform his fictional works.
👀 Reviews
Limited reader reviews are available online for Simon Bucher-Jones' works, with most discussion focused on his Doctor Who novels.
Readers appreciate:
- Complex scientific concepts woven into narratives
- Dense literary references and intellectual depth in "The Death of Art"
- Experimental writing style in "The Taking of Planet 5"
Common criticisms:
- Plot pacing described as "uneven" by several Doctor Who novel reviewers
- Writing sometimes "too academic" or "difficult to follow"
- Stories can become "bogged down in theoretical concepts"
On Goodreads:
"The Death of Art" - 3.29/5 (14 ratings)
"The Taking of Planet 5" - 3.40/5 (20 ratings)
Reviews for his non-Doctor Who works are scarce online, with few ratings or detailed reader discussions available. Most commentary appears in Doctor Who fan forums and book review blogs focused on tie-in fiction.
Note: Review data is limited, making it difficult to draw broad conclusions about reader reception.
📚 Books by Simon Bucher-Jones
Grimm Reality - A Doctor Who novel that reimagines fairy tales through the lens of quantum physics, following the Doctor's investigation of reality-altering phenomena in a mysterious realm.
The Death of Art - A Doctor Who novel featuring the Seventh Doctor in 1880s Paris, where he confronts a plot involving living paintings and the dark side of artistic creation.
The Taking of Planet 5 - A collaborative Doctor Who novel co-written with Mark Clapham that explores the Time Lords' war against ancient beings from before the universe.
The Irregulars - An original science fiction work examining Victorian-era supernatural investigators through a lens of quantum mechanics and alternate history.
The Death of Art - A Doctor Who novel featuring the Seventh Doctor in 1880s Paris, where he confronts a plot involving living paintings and the dark side of artistic creation.
The Taking of Planet 5 - A collaborative Doctor Who novel co-written with Mark Clapham that explores the Time Lords' war against ancient beings from before the universe.
The Irregulars - An original science fiction work examining Victorian-era supernatural investigators through a lens of quantum mechanics and alternate history.
👥 Similar authors
Michael Moorcock creates dense, interconnected narratives that blend science fiction with literary and mythological elements. His Eternal Champion series and multiverse concepts share similarities with Bucher-Jones's approach to complex storylines and reality-bending themes.
Jorge Luis Borges writes stories that combine intellectual concepts with fantastical elements and literary references. His work features similar philosophical depth and literary complexity to Bucher-Jones, with narratives that challenge conventional reality.
China Miéville merges scientific concepts with strange fiction and creates detailed worlds that cross genre boundaries. His work demonstrates comparable interest in theoretical physics and unconventional narrative structures.
Kate Orman writes Doctor Who fiction that combines historical elements with complex character development. She shares Bucher-Jones's approach to weaving academic concepts into Doctor Who narratives and exploring philosophical themes.
Lawrence Miles creates intricate Doctor Who narratives that challenge conventional storytelling and incorporate complex concepts. His work features similar layered references and experimental approaches to science fiction storytelling.
Jorge Luis Borges writes stories that combine intellectual concepts with fantastical elements and literary references. His work features similar philosophical depth and literary complexity to Bucher-Jones, with narratives that challenge conventional reality.
China Miéville merges scientific concepts with strange fiction and creates detailed worlds that cross genre boundaries. His work demonstrates comparable interest in theoretical physics and unconventional narrative structures.
Kate Orman writes Doctor Who fiction that combines historical elements with complex character development. She shares Bucher-Jones's approach to weaving academic concepts into Doctor Who narratives and exploring philosophical themes.
Lawrence Miles creates intricate Doctor Who narratives that challenge conventional storytelling and incorporate complex concepts. His work features similar layered references and experimental approaches to science fiction storytelling.