Writer: Justin Richards
Original Release Date: 25 December 2015
After a sloppy first chapter, The Diary of River Song picks up the pace with this second installment, I Went To A Marvellous Party (which is a title with River written all over it!)
Taking the form of a Murder on the Orient Express style whodunnit, the story starts with a murder and the killer - unknown. From there we rejoin with everyone's favourite time travelling archaeologist who takes up the case on the party cruisliner, home to a sinister organisation and further sinister happenings.
The entire cast is wonderful in this story, especially Alex Kingston who delivers her lines with such definite character, and is put to much better use than last time. The plot, I thought, was well handled and nicely paced, with the setting acting as a well incorporated backdrop. The resolution right at the end of the story is a highlight, with River Song showing just how clever she can be.
One issue I did find was that one of the characters' backstory a bit generic and dull. Apart from that, this story is a lot of fun and is a lot more arc-heavy than the first installment. I Went To A Marvellous Party is, well, marvellous!
8/10
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