I can be extremely picky when it comes to adaptations of books that I like but even though twilight wasn't exactly like the book, it kept to the real atmosphere and purpose of the book better than I would have thought possible. Also, my husband who had absolutely no desire to read the books and really didn't want to watch the movie absolutely loved the movie when I made him see it with me. He had no problem following the storyline and loved the action and scenery as well as the story. Now he's joined the legion of obsessed fans too!