As the title indicates, this YA novel takes the form of a diary written by a Doctor Who fan: twelve-year-old David, who lives in northern England in the 80s. It's definitely a book aimed at youngsters, and not really the kind with prose that's equally engaging for adults, but I found it reasonably appealing, anyway. It certainly captures the feeling of adolescence very well, and David is a character I can relate to. I didn't really discover Doctor Who until I was a few years older than him (although when I did, it quickly developed into a love that has lasted into my 40s with no signs of abating). But at twelve, I had that same kind of obsession over Star Trek, and I was the same kind of awkward introvert. I'd like to think think that geeky kids of today might find it worth reading; after all, it's always good to know someone understands. ( )