For an episode I liked but that’s about it, I didn’t expect to love the novelisation even more than 73 Yards. It’s mostly the same story, but it really dives into Rogue’s character, giving him his own prologue, showing more of his life with his former partner, how he lives with his grief. The title is apt because it really is more Rogue’s story. It does have some of the same core issues like Rogue and the Doctor being in love after only a couple hours but it was still a very enjoyable read that helped breath a little extra life into a fairly solid episode. It achieves exactly what the Target Novels should set out for.

The Fifteenth Doctor #07

'Rogue' (2024) from Target Books.

A lovely treat of a read here, and from a novelisation of my favourite RTD2 episode so far I was very much hoping so. All the same thrills and emotion as the televised story, with the added bonus of learning lots more about Rogue's backstory, particularly his past lover (who I am glad is not Captain Jack Harkness), but leaves a nice amount to remain a mystery. Particularly enjoy seeing him at the end as well. Ruby's time spent with the Duchess and Emily is more fun here also, mirroring Rose and Gwyneth in The Unquiet Dead in a more effective way. All-round great stuff here.

TARGET NOVELISATIONS: BOOK 184 (Fifteenth Doctor: Novelisation 4)

Rogue was an episode I enjoyed a lot. So, with the episode being good, and having heard praise for the story’s Target novelisation, I just had to check it out.

The praise is thankfully deserved.

Written by the television story’s writers, Kate Herron and Briony Redman, the novelisation not only captures the feel of the episode, but it also adds much appreciated details.

It almost reads like a Douglas Adams book, which in this case, works to the story’s favour.

It’s just such an excellent novel, which, while mostly staying straight to the plot of the televised adventure, is hugely enjoyable.

More like this please!

This is definitely the best of the 3 15ths target book the epilogue ending to this actually makes the whole story so much better in my eyes

Just as fun as the original episode we are SO back

A great book full of interesting additions to my favourite episode. Includes more information about Rogue (he snores and can’t cook) and gives some heartbreaking insight into the loss he experienced (RIP Art)

I'm a big fan of the episode, but it felt like it was missing something. This novelization fills that hole.

The writing style is absolutely INCREDIBLE. The comedy is extremely on-point. Dan Starkey kills it as the audiobook narrator, and fits the style so so so well.

S.