Audio Novel Prisoners of London Spoilers Ok

Wow! This was quite an intense little story. I'm always quite forgiving of this time because it was 'my time,' but even with that in mind I did feel Matthew's writing for Tegan to be on the really bitchy side throughout. It's pretty well known that, as people, Matthew and Janet don't get along, but here Matthew really lays it on thick as to Tegan's perceived shallowness and lack of intelligence. I think it does the character an injustice. Back in Logopolis Tegan accepts the evidence of her own eyes with the TARDIS and alien worlds quite quickly and when it comes to the 'bigger picture' she's there like a shot doing what needs to be done. Matthew's descriptions of her become repetitive and grating quite early on and from someone who I like as a writer I felt this was beneath him.  

The rest of the story contained some really unusual world building and unique characters, especially the character of Erkbees (maybe not spelt right) and moves along at a sedate pace. Again there is a lot of repetition in the prose but the focus seems to be on London and it's issues more than the regulars. The Emperor was a sympathetic character too and played against the usual stereotypes. All in all I didn't think it was Matthew's best work but it was entertaining and I look forward to his next contribution to Big Finish whatever it may be.