five minutes into the first episode i realised i'd read the book but actually really enjoyed the tv adaptation. i liken the way it's filmed, and the scenery, to a bit like 'wallander' with kenneth brannagh - moody, grey, tense - but don't feel this detracts from it but rather enhances it, something a bit different.
and of course, good old brenda blethyn never lets you down.
on a similar but different note, i've just taken delivery of 'time travellers wife' on dvd. having read and enjoyed the book (in a puzzled, confused kind of way) i'm hoping the dvd will make things clearer!