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Shada
- Doctor Who: The Lost Adventure
- Narrated by: Lalla Ward
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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The Worshipful and Ancient Law of Gallifrey isn't a book for Time Tots. It is one of the Artefacts, dating from the dark days of Rassilon. It must not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. The sinister Skagra most definitely has the wrong hands. He wants the book. He wants to discover the truth behind Shada. And he wants the Doctor s mind....
Shada was written by fan favorite Douglas Adams and based on the scripts for the original TV programme.
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- Hedge Harbor coordinator
- 05-03-12
Like uncovering a lost treasure
Listening to Shada has been a delight from beginning to end. First there is the fun of getting to enjoy a well-paced and exciting classic Doctor Who adventure. The characters are all wonderfully portrayed, and performed. Then there is the fun of having it read by the Time Lady Romana herself (aka Lalla Ward), who gives a terrific performance with each of the different character voices. On top of that, as a big fan of Douglas Adams, it was like uncovering a new novel from the late author. Gareth Roberts' novelization does a remarkable job of keeping so much of Adam's classic sci-fi style and humor - it will feel very familar to anyone who's read Adams before, even if you've never encountered The Doctor until now. Particularly since many characters and ideas from this lost script later ended up as inspiration for Adams' later Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
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- Redacted
- 07-18-12
Thank you Lalla Ward!
I like Douglas Adams' humor. But what makes this audiobook really special is Lalla Ward's reading. She is a great story-teller. And some of her characterizations are priceless. I wish Lalla would do more fiction audiobooks.
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- RKR
- 08-21-12
Nicely produced audio drama from "lost" script
I still consider myself "New to Who," since I only started becoming obsessed with the modern series. However, I have watched 8 seasons of the original DOCTOR WHO and I continue to enjoy the older series as well. This novel, as I'm sure you're aware, is based on a script written by the immortal Douglas Adams. Although impeccably plotted and enjoyable, do not expect much of the Adams' HITCHHIKER wit. It's THERE, but it's subtle.
I applaud Gareth Roberts for bringing this to a mainstream audience. He's done a great job puzzling out the pieces and putting it together. This is an accessible Fourth Doctor adventure, but you don't necessarily have to be a veteran of Doctor Who to enjoy it. You will meet old friends if you are familiar with the original series, or you will meet new ones if you are not.
Read by Lalla Ward, the original series' Romana II, the audio is produced in a way to resemble a BIG FINISH audio production. Full of sound effects, musical score, and even a cameo from K-9. Ward does a great job immitating Tom Baker, and her other voices are fine without being cartoonish. This has more of a "radio drama" feel to it rather than an audio book. I enjoyed it packaged the way it is, but I understand that some listeners may want a more straight forward audio book.
This was an enjoyably fun audio adventure.
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- Dustin
- 05-05-12
Excellent
I was pretty excited about this audiobook, but after reading some reviews about the quality I was worried. Poor audio quality can ruin even the best audiobook. However, I just don't see what all the fuss is about. The quality isn't bad, it may not be the best but it's far from the worst. Certainly the audio quality didn't detract from my enjoyment of the audiobook at all. Perhaps other listeners don't like the narrator. While nothing would be better than to have this story performed by Tom Baker himself, the narrator was still good. The story was excellent, at least as good as Adam's other Who stories in my opinion, perhaps better because I felt like some of the material would certainly have been edited out. Overall I really enjoyed this audiobook and I believe it to be a must listen for any old school Who fan, or Adam's fan.
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- Daegan Smith
- 08-26-15
I listen to it straight through...
What made the experience of listening to Shada the most enjoyable?
Didn't expect to put this in at 8pm and then not sleep and find reasons to exercise in the middle of the night just so I could keep listening for 11 hours, but once I started it seemed to be the only plausible option so I saw it through.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Shada?
I just like the way that Douglas Adams writes. He's a freaking beast. If a words could be crack then he's got the market is best way to put it. Once you get a taste you can't stop...
Which character – as performed by Lalla Ward – was your favorite?
That ship. Haha... Yeah. That ship with the female voice was by far the best character in my humble opinion.
Any additional comments?
I'd just say that if you like the Hitchhiker series and or you like Dr. Who you are more than hooked up here. You're in for a darn good time.
4 people found this helpful
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- Mark
- 05-08-12
FROODY!
Would you listen to Shada again? Why?
yes indeed, any chance to visit the works of my favorite author is a must.
What did you like best about this story?
engaging and entertaining
Have you listened to any of Lalla Ward’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
just as good as the rest. It is a delight to hear her voice.
Any additional comments?
I don't know what is to complain about with the audio quality, it sounds EXCELLENT on my ipod and phone. the humor is wonderful, the story is engaging and for fans of the Dirk Gently series it's a delight to hear where the original ideas and characters came from. I'd love to hear it as a full radio production with Tom Baker and Lalla Ward performing it.
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- Jonathan
- 06-22-13
Great in the line of Doctor Who
Would you consider the audio edition of Shada to be better than the print version?
I've read reviews of people who were not happy with this because it wasn't Hitchhiker enough but if you like Adam's style and Doctor Who characters I think you'll enjoy this book
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- Dubs
- 12-28-12
Great story line with classic Douglas humor
Where does Shada rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book is comparable to the quality seen in Douglas Adams other works like "The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy".
What was one of the most memorable moments of Shada?
Probably when I realized the true identity of the professor at the same moment as Chris. Fantastic plot twist...
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
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- Chris
- 12-24-12
A must-listen for any Doctor Who or D.Adams fan!
If you could sum up Shada in three words, what would they be?
Bigger on inside
Who was your favorite character and why?
Professor Chronotis, who seemed like such a nice old man...
What about Lalla Ward’s performance did you like?
Her range of voices was outstanding, and she varied the pace nicely to correspond with parts of the story.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I love all of the little quirky descriptions and asides that are classic Douglas Adams.
Any additional comments?
This is a lot longer and more involved than many of the Doctor Who audiobooks, with twists and turns that are quite unexpected.
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- britishbob
- 03-31-12
Great story shame about the quality
This is an old story written originally by Douglas Adams and intended for television but unfortunately never made it to the screen.
I have not finished listening but the story has been polished by Gareth Roberts and seems to be fine, likewise so does the narration.
What is not fine is the audio quality which is appalling. Does no one at Audible bother to do even a sample check of the product that they put out?
Listening on V-Moda earbuds in supposedly "enhanced quality" Lalla Wards narration is muffled and fuzzy. Each new chapter is heralded by a hiccup in the sound.
The whole story so far sounds like it was sent to Audible as a cd rip and then poorly compressed to Mp3.
Audible should be embarrassed putting out such low quality product.
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- Robbie J
- 04-14-12
Disappointing adaptation of a lost story (audible)
It pains me to criticise this book as I have waited for this lost Douglas Adams Doctor Who script to be novelised for many years.
I believe the noveliser has failed to understand how DW stories from the classic TV series should be adapted or is it that he is a fan and has lost his objectivity while writing it. He has expanded on the Adams script but has not enhanced it, making the story ponderous and overloaded with superflous detail that merely slows the story pace. He has also split the book into several parts and there are over seventy chapters - I am unsure what his reasons for this are but it adds nothing to the story structure and in the audible format becomes irritating. The background detail the noveliser has added appears forced, unnecessary and often anachronistic to the TV programme. The ending goes on for ever - way past the stories dramatic conclusion. As I am reviewing the audible version I should mention that Lalla Ward in my view doesn't have the vocal aesthetics to engage and her delivery comes across as haughty. The sound effects are fine and John Leeson contributes the voice of K9 which at least gives brief respites for the listener from LWs voice (her interpretation of Chronotis's dialogue is cringe making - was the producer listening?). I drifted away so many times from listening to this dull adaptation.
Apologies to all involved and it is just my opinion but it only gets 2 stars because I still think the Douglas Adams script was potentially amazing!
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- DaBiffster
- 12-01-13
Absolutely Brilliant
SHADA is one of the best books I have listened to so far. And with Lalla Ward narrating made it even more special for me, as she played Romana 2, alongside Tom Baker in the classic series.
At first I wasn't sure with the sound effects used, but after the first couple of chapters it grew on me, and it adds that extra bit to the book, as I felt it helped with the moods you should be experiencing at that point, and that makes the listening experience much more enjoyable and immersive.
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- Thomas Mitchell
- 10-20-19
A Brilliant Adventure in Time and Space
Brilliant Doctor Who audiobook with real heart and really good characters as well as as a brilliant villan. A wonderful story that balances a great plot steeped in wholore whilst being grounded in the emotions of the characters. Also do glad K9 was in this as well!!
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- nxgxl
- 01-06-16
shada - a lost douglas adams maserpiece
If you could sum up Shada in three words, what would they be?
Douglas adams weaves his subtle humour and complex plots into a doctor who book
Who was your favorite character and why?
professor chronotis - for old times sake in the Gently series
What does Lalla Ward bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Atmosphere
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Hitchhiker joins tardis
Any additional comments?
great value
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- Russell
- 05-16-15
Slightly technically marred but very enjoyable.
The narrator moved the story along smoothly.
I wasn't sure how I would like an audio book featuring such well known characters as these, but need not have worried. The only things which did irritate a little was that the spoken chapter numbers did not tie up with the onscreen display - but as I only looked at the screen occasionally that was a minor issue. Also, there were many chapters of very short duration which slightly disrupted the story flow. It was very difficult to sit down to, say half an hour of relaxation when it probable that I would end in the middle of a chapter. Better to have the facility to end after a set number of chapters.
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- D. A. Chaloner
- 12-23-12
A great story lost
This story could only be one for the fourth Doctor, the writers have captured the character created by Tom Baker and the story is all the better for it. Lala Ward reading as Romana also adds to the book. It is just a shame that the BBC lost the TV version.
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- spamitz
- 03-08-23
Perfect! My favourite audiobook
This is my favourite Doctor Who novel, and probably also my favourite audiobook of all time. Lalla Ward’s performance is brilliant, she does a great job. I particularly enjoy her breathy delivery of the Ship character, and of course her impersonation of her ex-husband. A real treat to have John Leeson as well, what a legend. A rip roaring and funny story, Roberts has fleshed out the story so well. Down to David Taylor’s Friday night with Mum, and the inner thoughts of Wilkin the Gatekeeper.
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- Jim B.
- 06-14-22
absolutely brilliant. totally converted
not really been a fan of Dr who since I was a kid. this brings it all back, but with a huge dose of DA clever.
absolutely loved it. roll on the next episode.
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- stuart woodward
- 12-17-20
just perfect 👌
honestly this was just perfect for any doctor who or sci-fi fan of any kind! i loved it 😍
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- Stan d'Up
- 01-24-18
Dr Who + Douglas Adams = Magnificent Nonsense
If you're a fan of either The Doctor or Mr Adams sit back and enjoy
Gareth Roberts I salute you!
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- Clare
- 08-13-14
Exciting Adventure.
A mystery right from beginning to end. Well read and performed. I would definitely recommend this to old time Doctor Who fans and even newbies.
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