The basic plot elements are the same as the novel but I don't like how they changed Jackson's character. They took what was a rather refreshing take on your typical ex cop turned detective and made him into yet another cliche of the detached, forgetful male who puts his career above anything else. This is the major issue I have with this adaptation.
There were quite a few changes to how the events unfolded as well, but those were necessary to make Jackson more of a central and involved character. In the novel he's basically one of an ensemble rather than the lead character. He does a bit of sleuthing but the plot basically hinges on a series of unlikely coincidences that all come to a head at the end. It makes a lot more sense for the series to rearrange things the way they did.
Over all, a rather enjoyable watch.
There were quite a few changes to how the events unfolded as well, but those were necessary to make Jackson more of a central and involved character. In the novel he's basically one of an ensemble rather than the lead character. He does a bit of sleuthing but the plot basically hinges on a series of unlikely coincidences that all come to a head at the end. It makes a lot more sense for the series to rearrange things the way they did.
Over all, a rather enjoyable watch.