Books on screen

At the moment there are quite a few books which have been made into films or television programmes. Just released is 'The woman in black' starring Daniel Radcliffe ( aka Harry Potter). The book written by Susan Hil some 21 years ago,l is one of my favourites by her. It is set in the nineteenth century and is a wonderful gothic ghost story, where the  atmosphere builds slowly and eerily to its conclusion. Having seen a trailer for the movie version I am in two minds as to whether or not to go and see the film as Daniel R. seems too young to play the role of the lawyer - certainly as I inmagined the character. But I probably will - just so I can confirm that, as usual, the book is far better than the film!! If you want the real chill factor, read the book late at night when you are all alone!