I finally managed to see The Ghost Writer last night. Based on the Robert Harris book The Ghost. The move was good and kept you on your toes. It was almost faithful to the book. It helps to have the author pen the screenplay as well.

The Ghost was released when I was living in London and I saw the posters around the Tube promoting it. Harris is one of my favourite authors. Though I like his novels set in the last century than his foray into ancient Roman times. I made a mental note to read The Ghost.

I like many others thought the prime minister in the book (Adam Lang) had a striking resemblance to Tony Blair. Back then I wondered what will happen when Tony Blair releases his own memoirs. This week, A Journey hit the shelves. Not sure if any similar intrigue was behind his memoirs. Not sure if a ghost writer was used. (More than likely). I won’t be running out to read the A Journey just yet. I think I will re-read The Ghost instead. Let me know if you do read A Journey and what you think of it. The Times Literary Supplement has a good review of it.