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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifth book in the ''[[Official Guide]]'' series, published on [[20 October (releases)|20 October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]]<ref>https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/450857/doctor-who-a-short-history-of-everyone-by-who-doctor/9781405952323</ref> by [[Penguin Group]]. As a consolidated edition of most of the previous instalments in the series — ''[[How to be a Time Lord (novel)|How to be a Time Lord]]'', ''[[The Dangerous Book of Monsters (novel)|The Dangerous Book of Monsters]]'', and ''[[The Companion's Companion (novel)|The Companion's Companion]]'' — ''A Short History of Everyone'' contained a significant amount of material previously written by both [[Craig Donaghy]] and [[Justin Richards]]. This book was also updated with new entries to cover topics from the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s era and the "Classic Era" of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]''. | |||
The recycled material from previous instalments also carried over in-universe, as this book was stylised as [[A Short History of Everyone|as in-universe memoir]] put together by the Thirteenth Doctor, who acknowledged the re-use of material written by her previous incarnations and their friends, anticipating the possibility that the [[Fourteenth Doctor|next Doctor]] was [[Post-regenerative amnesia|feeling "pretty weird"]] after [[regenerating]]. | |||
Furthermore, the material taken from ''The Companion's Companion'' was entirely rewritten to be from the Doctor's perspective instead of that of [[Clara Oswald]], and information about monsters and adversaries from ''The Dangerous Book of Monsters'' was given an expanded focus on the "Classic Era" as the original book was primarily focused on those seen since [[2005 (releases)|2005]]. However, material from ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'' was seemingly left out. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Tenth Doctor|The Tenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble|Donna]] once visited the "biggest [[Shopping centre (A Short History of Everyone)|Shopping centre]] in the universe". | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
''to be | * The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] reveals she "[[the Doctor's memories|can't remember much]]" about the life of the [[War Doctor]], but she hopes [[Fourteenth Doctor|her successor]] will, stating that the War Doctor deserves to be remembered. | ||
* This book was reviewed by [[James Cooray Smith]] in [[DWM 585]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:46, 22 October 2024
- You may be looking for the book as it exists in the DWU.
A Short History of Everyone was the fifth book in the Official Guide series, published on 20 October 2022[1] by Penguin Group. As a consolidated edition of most of the previous instalments in the series — How to be a Time Lord, The Dangerous Book of Monsters, and The Companion's Companion — A Short History of Everyone contained a significant amount of material previously written by both Craig Donaghy and Justin Richards. This book was also updated with new entries to cover topics from the Thirteenth Doctor's era and the "Classic Era" of Doctor Who.
The recycled material from previous instalments also carried over in-universe, as this book was stylised as as in-universe memoir put together by the Thirteenth Doctor, who acknowledged the re-use of material written by her previous incarnations and their friends, anticipating the possibility that the next Doctor was feeling "pretty weird" after regenerating.
Furthermore, the material taken from The Companion's Companion was entirely rewritten to be from the Doctor's perspective instead of that of Clara Oswald, and information about monsters and adversaries from The Dangerous Book of Monsters was given an expanded focus on the "Classic Era" as the original book was primarily focused on those seen since 2005. However, material from A History of Humankind was seemingly left out.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
*An incredible bind-up of three stunning Doctor Who guides, with brand-new content from the Thirteenth Doctor era*
For over forty years, the Doctor has battled against the monsters and villains of the universe. This book brings together the best - and the worst - of his enemies, companions, and fellow Time Lords.
Why are the Daleks so deadly? What did Sarah Jane Smith do after she left the Doctor? Who exactly is the Master? And how did the Doctor defeat every threat, with a little help from some friends and a lot of luck.
Whether you read it on or behind the sofa, this book provides a wealth of information about the monsters and villains that have made Doctor Who the tremendous success it has been over the years, and the galactic phenomenon that it is today.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Tenth Doctor and Donna once visited the "biggest Shopping centre in the universe".
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Thirteenth Doctor reveals she "can't remember much" about the life of the War Doctor, but she hopes her successor will, stating that the War Doctor deserves to be remembered.
- This book was reviewed by James Cooray Smith in DWM 585.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official A Short History of Everyone page at Penguin Books
