I think there's a solid story in here somewhere with an interesting concept for a villain, but you have to ignore the rubbish-looking monster tottering around the place like a giant baby. I'm actually curious to see if it works any better in the novelisation. Soldeed's legendary performance elevates this a full star but it's otherwise just ok.

Doesn't do much to separate itself from the TV version, I would have liked some more "in-head" moments & maybe less of a shot-for-shot retelling. But still, it's a story I liked, & it was nice to revisit in a slightly different format. Quick read, low friction.