Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: This miniseries brings the book to life.

Unlike the Matt Damon movie (which I adore), this version of the Bourne Identity is very true to the book, with the only changes being some simplifications that didn't hurt the plot a bit. So if you liked the book, I recommend the miniseries. I think you'll enjoy seeing it come to life. I certainly did.I did not think Richard Chamberlain was miscast, as some have said. I actually think he was probably more what Ludlum had in mind when he wrote the character-a sophisticated, well-traveled, well-trained assassin, reminiscent of James Bond. I also think that Jaclyn Smith was more the Marie that Ludlum intended, as well. Their chemistry worked for me.