All these snotty reviews from supposed literary critics? Yeah, it isn't as good as the novel, but movies rarely are. Yes, the writers changed some of the relationships and really messed up the origins of John Savage and his character. Maybe I don't require much of television. I felt drawn into the story and the characters instantly. The atmosphere was drawn well. I only have watched the pilot, so maybe it gets much worse, but I'll give it a shot.