While the novelization improves quite a bit from the movie, it has its downsides as well. I loved the chapters that were from David or Walter’s POV. They were truly what kept me listening. I felt that some characters were much improved from getting to see their inner-thoughts - Tennessee and Oram in particular stand out in that regard. I also found some of the horror more compelling in written form than it was in the movie.

That said… the added length nearly made this book a DNF for me. I had to put it down for nearly a week when I read about the reasoning for all members of the ship crew to be couples. And despite some characters flourishing with the addition of seeing their thoughts, others were still incredibly shallow and felt like nothing but fodder for the killing.

I’m still here for the David Behaviour, and that goes a long way for me. Just. Not 8 hours worth.