Finished this book in about a day and read it before I saw the movie. That's probably the best way to go with this story, but it can certainly be done in reverse. The books does go more in depth on the character's pasts, but in some ways the movie succeeds at doing that better. It was a very leisurely and entertaining read. I liked that I understood the story before I watched it, but I don't think I'd be confused otherwise.

*SPOILERS* There's definitely a Harry Potter element to it, what with the prophecy and Snow being the only one who can kill the queen. My favorite part was the thing that saved Snow White was not some childhood infatuation, or superficial love for Snow, but Eric's love for his wife (which turns into love for Snow). I actually believe the movie portrayed this better than the book. The other thing it portrayed better was the queen's character. I do wish there had been more depth in Snow White after being locked up in a cell for ten years. That tends to turn people a little maniacal or vengeful, but since she is supposed to be pure and this is a fairy tale, I'll let it slide. In the book, I do believe it was more clear that Snow had feelings for the Huntsman than in the movie, but that may be an acting issue. The book also tended to show some superficial aspects of the characters which the movie thankfully did without. William was actually better portrayed in the movie than the book as well. */END SPOILERS*

Overall, it was a fantastic adaptation of Snow White. It kept the fantasy element while making it raw and real. I did wish there would have been more warrior training for Snow, and that they had faced more obstacles in the forest which could have developed her character further. Maybe that's for the sequel.