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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's a big change that won't spoil anything (and I could have forgotten it from the book) but I think the entire Avenue Q storyline is a David Kelley creation. Smaller things, I think Madeline and Ed also had a son. I thought Jane's encounter with Ziggy's dad was different but don't want to detail that because I see that that might be affecting other storylines later on. Also Jane's parents played a big(ger) role in her and ziggys lives. [/quote]

Madeline and ED do not have a son in the book. Just Chloe.[/quote]

Did you actually read the book? They do have an older son and that is actually how Maddeline knows Renata and where their issues stem from (interactions with that son's peer group).

Maddeline and Ed are both a lot happier, sunnier, and more laid back in the book. There is no real beef between Ed and Nathan, no affair, no Ave Q storyline. Madeline herself is much more relaxed and bubblier. Ed is a personable, fun surfer guy. All the other moms love him. I liked book Maddie but find her to be OTT in the tv series and borerline insufferable, a grown up version of Tracey Flick.  In the novel, she is portrayed as gossipy and a busy body but ultimately lovable with a heart of gold. She's extremely extroverted and wears her heart on her sleeve, which sometimes gets her into trouble, but she's not this tightly wound creature constantly sniping at and exploding on the people around her. I'm surprised the writers went in this direction with the character. She's so unlike able.

Celeste is basically the same so far.[/quote]
I see your point re Madeline and Ed. And also giving Bonnie a dark side early that I don't recall in the book. But in general, it seems you just like the book better and will compare point to point and always like the book better. Which is fine of course but I think they should just both be enjoyed separately. The HBO series adds dimension to the lead characters and makes their interactions deeper. In a way, I think to better brew the curiosity of who killed who. HBO keeps everyone in play from the beginning.

[b]I think your observation that Celeste is likewise different from the book, totally OTT and insufferable is 100% off base.[/b] [/quote]

NP. Not Celeste, Maddeline. I agree actually. The two Maddelines are very different and the book version is more likable.[/quote]

Agree.  No need for the affair.
They also got rid of Jane's compulsive gum-chewing.[/quote]

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