I read the book a number of times when I was little, I've read all the Tillerman series. I came across this by accident and though I'd buy it, not expecting much. I thought that it was really true to the book, which doesnt always happen, and I think if you are a fan of the books then you'll like it. It is a made for TV film so not the best quality. The characters, for the most part, were as I imagined them and when it finished I wanted to watch a film of the rest of the books! If you like the books then give it a try.