i be normally skeptical about watch film or mini series base on novel because the screenplay be always different from the novel . fortunately and i be wrong . the screenplay be very close to the novel ( i guess it help that the author be an executive producer and writer and huh . ) the cast be outstanding . i can not describe how much i enjoy see such a wide range of actor ( from ossie davis and ruby dee to robert richard and bianca lawson ) . the location set . i be expect to see the home and cottage i imagine in my mind represent what i saw on screen be slightly different . however and it wasn not enough to make me dislike the mini series . i recommend this for anyone who have read the novel represent you will not be disappoint if you have . positive star .