this be indeed an amazing adaption . i miss the first episode so i unfortunately miss out on the bonding between the character and the smooth flow of the storyline . but a soon i watch the second and then the third instalment i be just blow away . i order the dvd less than a week later and unable to wait for it to come i go straight out and bring the book . from the moment i open it i be hook and i just couldn not put it down . i decide to finish the whole book before i dare watch the dvd at all . i prefer the book because it get inside the character mind and you could understand totally where they be come from and what there role be within the story . they miss a lot out of the adaption which be disappoint a the book be a master piece and i think they could have do it superbly if they have be able to stretch it over a long period of time . but consider only be able to be fit into a 3 hour slot i think it be do excellent . it follow the main twisted storyline brilliantly . and the actor which be enrol a the main character where amaze . the love make scene be pure beautiful . it be so tender and loving and just show how natural homosexual love can be . i be totally blown away with both the book and the tv adaption . i love both of sarah water previous novel and also find the tip the velvet adaption quite enjoyable . but when i read and watch fingersmith i know none of her previous novel or adaption could beat it . sarah water have indeed exceed herself this time . i recommend that you watch this adaption . if tip the velvet wasn not your thing and then do not let it put you off this one . fingersmith be a whole new ball game . it be a beautiful yet dark twisted story about love and greed and betrayal . a must see .