have read the book prior to watch this adaptation you would think that it would have lose some of it thrill . however and the story be so clever i could never tire of it . sally and elaine really put their heart into their role and bring out so much of the character . i fell in love with the story and the woman all over again . beautiful to watch thanks to direction and setting and costumery . despite the plot speed of television and i do not feel that anything important be lose in transit . it have me on the edge of my seat throughout with lot of wonderful stomach tremble moment . enjoy it thoroughly . this be the kind of television i have be wait for .