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I love Doctor Who and was so glad to find this collection of essays from women's points of view.Also a great source of information!

A host of talented female writers articulate their love for the weird, wonderful and wacky BBC series Doctor Who. A must read for all Doctor Who fans, this book goes a long way to redressing the idea that science fiction is an all-male affair.

Let me just start off here by saying that I am a fan of Doctor Who, but not a fan to the extent that the word generally implies. Perhaps, if I understand the term correctly, it would be more accurate to say that I am a fan, not a fanboy. My interest in the show is intense but it is focused almost entirely on the show itself. I have never been to a convention, read fan fiction, or a Doctor Who novel. (I do, however, still have my 17-foot long scarf and piles of VHS tapes on which I recorded the show off the TV. And I love to discuss the quality of various episodes of the show.) So, much of the stuff I read here was eye-opening to me.One of my biggest responses on completing this book was: where were these girls when I was in school? No one else I went to high school with had any interest in Doctor Who, certainly not the girls. And yet, according to what I've read here, there was a much larger female fan base here in America than there was in the UK. Where were you when I need you?As for the essays themselves, like all collections with a mix of authors, my responses were mixed. I particularly enjoyed "Hopelessly Devoted to Who" by Jody Lynn Nye because so much of her experience of getting involved in the show seemed to mirror mine. "Two Generations of Fangirls in America" by Amy Fritsch is another of my favorites as she talks about bringing her daughter into the love of Who, something I hope to do with my own daughter and son. (Though, for a male perspective, Michael Chabon's is probably closer to mine--see Manhood for Amateurs.) I also admired Francesca Coppa's admiration of Nyssa, and I enjoyed inside views of the show itself from people like Sophie Aldred.Sometimes I thought an author went a little bit overboard with the things they take from the show. Getting analysis of the various female companions from Jo and Sarah Jane to Rose, Martha, and Donna from a female perspective was great, though I sometimes felt that too much was expected from what is meant to be an entertainment. Still, I can appreciate the points being made.I'm also not into things beyond the show itself. In particular, I'm not much interested in the radio shows or the fan fiction. Again, I can respect the fact that someone like Doctor Who erotica--I can't deny that my teenage self kept a close eye out for Leela's and Peri's cleavage--but I don't follow it. (That said, I did check out "Torchwood Babiez" and had a laugh.)Still, in the end, this book has a lot going for it. For a mixed bag, the quality of the writing was generally very high and my interest never really waned. Anyone wanting some interesting views on the world of Doctor Who can certainly find them here.

Great essays, wonderful premise, good feel. Nothing really gender-specific other than the writers' points of view, so don't let the title scare anyone off. Guys will still be manly (if geeky -- in a good way) when seen reading this book.

You have to take this book's title literally because it isn't much beyond personal stories celebrating Doctor Who. I was hoping for a little more insight and depth from the authors--maybe a bit more academic consideration given to the subject of female fandom, and particularly how it differs from male fandom. Most of this book is anecdotal, and although it's pleasing to read essays from super fans, there is very little to either bring the essays together or give a clearer picture about the differing arenas for female fandom and what other commonalities those groups may have besides a love of Doctor Who. I think the book could have been organized in such a way as to make it more objective and relatable, as well as informative, rather than just a mutual admiration society of fellow fans. It's always fun to hear others' "my first Doctor" stories, but as a book, I think it could have served even a non-Who loving audience by offering a little more insight into the sociology of female Who fandom.

Doctor Who has been one of my favorite shows for many years (even before the 2005 reboot). It was wonderful to read the shared and new experiences of others who appreciate the program.

much fun for fans to read others' experiences. :) Of course I guess I'm prejudiced, as anything Doctor Who entertains me, and besides, I know someone in the book.

This is such a fun book for anyone involved in early Dr Who fandom (Squee! I was at a few conventions that were mentioned in the book!), or for anyone interested in Dr Who fandom. Don't think it's only for chicks, but definitely written from a female perspective. Full of essays from a good, diverse group of women about how they got involved in this crazy tribe, it's a good read.

I really enjoyed reading this book - it is great to read about other women who like Doctor Who. I've been a Doctor Who fan since I was a kid in the mid-1970s. There is stuff on the new (post 2005) show and stuff on pre-2005 characters like Nyssa and Sarah-Jane. Some of the chapters are funny, others are thought-provoking. For example I've tended to feel that Rose worked better with Nine than Ten and there's a chapter here that sums up why. The interviews are good too.