Pretty different, as I recall it. (Of course, since the actual author is here, he's probably more an authority... :-) ). Each is certainly their own take; a very different fate for Marla, a very different survival situation. (Reflecting on it and the iconic phaser overload scene reminded me, there was nothing in this version to address Khan's single glove- I assume that in the podcast's universe, it's just a fashion choice!)
Spoilers ST: Khan by K. Beyer, D. Mack & N. Meyer Review Thread
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Well it does match the Starfleet medallion he bought on Etsy
The whole didn't exceed the sum of its parts. It had to begin where it did and end where it did. Not great for telling a fresh story.
I didn't like the alien angle being brought in. Ivan was a tired stereotype. Marla was done justice, though. Khan and Kirk, at least were kept as they were -- perhaps to the chagrin of Kirk haters and those who feel a villain always has to have been made that way by injustice, rather than just being evil.
Some of the questions/mysteries of TWOK were answered and others not. Seems like a lost opportunity that they won't get another chance to resolve.
Overall glad I listened to it and would like them to do others using some legacy cast members where their aging wouldn't be a factor in showing them at a earlier time period.
I didn't like the alien angle being brought in. Ivan was a tired stereotype. Marla was done justice, though. Khan and Kirk, at least were kept as they were -- perhaps to the chagrin of Kirk haters and those who feel a villain always has to have been made that way by injustice, rather than just being evil.
Some of the questions/mysteries of TWOK were answered and others not. Seems like a lost opportunity that they won't get another chance to resolve.
Overall glad I listened to it and would like them to do others using some legacy cast members where their aging wouldn't be a factor in showing them at a earlier time period.
While I was listening, I remembered the glove (which I hadn’t thought about at all for the past two months) while Khan was fighting with Ivan and was expecting him to be stabbed in the hand, or burn his hand on the ship, or something.
It's been so long since I've read them, that unfortunately I don't remember. But now that I've finished the podcast, I do want to go back and reread To Reign in Hell so that I can compare the similarities/differences.
Ring of Fire first, though.
