War of the Daleks

War of the Daleks is a Doctor Who novel featuring the Eighth Doctor and his companion Sam as they become entangled in a complex power struggle between the Daleks and their creator, Davros. The story begins when the Doctor and Sam encounter an escape pod containing Davros, leading them into a confrontation involving the Thals, Daleks, and multiple factions vying for control. The action takes place across multiple locations including what may or may not be the planet Skaro, maintaining tension through questions of loyalty and deception. The novel centers on the ultimate conflict between Davros and the Dalek Prime, bringing long-standing rivalries to a head while the Doctor attempts to navigate the dangerous political landscape of warring Dalek factions. This entry in the Doctor Who series explores themes of power, creation versus creator, and the cyclical nature of conflict, while challenging established elements of the show's continuity.

Readers condemn this book as one of the worst Doctor Who novels published. Multiple reviews criticize its attempt to retcon major plot points from the TV series regarding Davros and Skaro. Positive mentions include the fast pacing and action sequences. Some readers appreciated seeing multiple Dalek factions in conflict. Main criticisms: - Disrespects established Doctor Who continuity - Poor characterization of the Doctor and Sam - Dialogue feels unnatural and stilted - Plot relies too heavily on coincidences From review sites: Goodreads: 2.8/5 (86 ratings) "Feels like bad fan fiction" - Multiple reviewers "An insult to decades of storytelling" - Goodreads review Amazon UK: 2.5/5 (12 ratings) "The author clearly dislikes previous Dalek stories and wants to undo them" - Amazon reviewer LibraryThing: 2.4/5 (15 ratings) "Reads like it was written by someone who hates Doctor Who" - LibraryThing review

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Dalek Generation by Nicholas Briggs The Doctor faces a Dalek plot involving colonized worlds and child indoctrination across multiple planets.

Engines of War by George Mann The War Doctor fights in the Time War against both Daleks and Time Lords on a weapons research planet.

Mission to the Unknown by John Peel A human agent infiltrates a Dalek conspiracy while the Doctor works to prevent an invasion of Earth's solar system.

Prisoner of the Daleks by Trevor Baxendale A team of Dalek bounty hunters joins forces with the Doctor in a future where humanity fights for survival against Dalek forces.

🔷 The controversial novel directly challenges and attempts to rewrite several major events in Dalek history, including the destruction of their home planet Skaro, causing significant debate among fans. 🔷 John Peel is one of the most prolific Doctor Who novelists, having written nine original novels featuring various Doctors and also novelized numerous TV episodes. 🔷 "War of the Daleks" features the Eighth Doctor, who only appeared on screen once in the 1996 TV movie before returning in 2013's "Night of the Doctor," making his adventures primarily exist in book form. 🔷 The book was published in 1997 as part of the BBC Books Eighth Doctor Adventures series, which ran for 73 novels between 1997 and 2005. 🔷 The Daleks, created by Terry Nation in 1963, were inspired by the Nazi regime, with their concept of racial purity reflecting the dangerous ideologies the writer witnessed during World War II.