Post by MS on Apr 4, 2012 19:12:15 GMT -5
First Born is an original novel released in July 2011 and written by James Goss.
It is a prequel to Miracle Day and the only regular characters here were Gwen and Rhys. Jack however Jack, Ianto, Owen and Tosh are mentioned.
First Born is structured in chapters told from perspectives of the characters in this story including Gwen and Rhys.
It is quite interesting that Goss starts off with a chapter from Rhys’ perspective before going to Gwen. Rhys and Gwen are the only familiar characters in this book and of the two I guess the reason why it starts with Rhys is that he had lesser experience with Torchwood to that of direct participant Gwen.
By starting off with Rhys it helps the reader in understanding their Torchwood experience in a certain extent before getting the full extent of it when the reader goes into Gwen. Starting off with Rhys’ perspective certainly fits in with Kai Owen (Rhys) saying in Torchwood Magazine that he does not think that Rhys would ever want to be a full time member of the Torchwood team.
What makes Gwen and Rhys effective in carrying this story in the absence of the other regular characters is Goss demonstrating his understanding of their marriage in the aftermath of their recent TV adventure Children of Earth.
It is quite a chilling atmosphere setting this story in a small village called Rawbone.
The fact that it involves children as a key plot point no doubt meant to echo of the theme of children in Children of Earth.
A good book in storytelling and the way it was structured with its character perspectives.
It is a prequel to Miracle Day and the only regular characters here were Gwen and Rhys. Jack however Jack, Ianto, Owen and Tosh are mentioned.
First Born is structured in chapters told from perspectives of the characters in this story including Gwen and Rhys.
It is quite interesting that Goss starts off with a chapter from Rhys’ perspective before going to Gwen. Rhys and Gwen are the only familiar characters in this book and of the two I guess the reason why it starts with Rhys is that he had lesser experience with Torchwood to that of direct participant Gwen.
By starting off with Rhys it helps the reader in understanding their Torchwood experience in a certain extent before getting the full extent of it when the reader goes into Gwen. Starting off with Rhys’ perspective certainly fits in with Kai Owen (Rhys) saying in Torchwood Magazine that he does not think that Rhys would ever want to be a full time member of the Torchwood team.
What makes Gwen and Rhys effective in carrying this story in the absence of the other regular characters is Goss demonstrating his understanding of their marriage in the aftermath of their recent TV adventure Children of Earth.
It is quite a chilling atmosphere setting this story in a small village called Rawbone.
The fact that it involves children as a key plot point no doubt meant to echo of the theme of children in Children of Earth.
A good book in storytelling and the way it was structured with its character perspectives.