Since I finally caught up with True Blood (except for last night's episode which is currently downloading) I let myself look at one of the Tumblr accounts dedicated to the show. It seems a lot of people are irritated with Alan Ball taking liberties and straying too far from the books. I guess I am in the minority then because I think all of the changes he's made have been great and have actually made for a better story. I like the books. They're a light enjoyable read but a lot of times they irritate me too. I feel like he actually gives these characters some consistency that is lacking in the books. It makes them more likable. Especially Sookie who in the books is thinking about boning someone new every two seconds. Now she's more of a super hero. There's more to her character than telepathy and daydreaming about sex and being possessive of every male she's ever met. I don't know if they ever explore "what she is" further in the books since I'm only on #6 but no sign yet. Plus where would we be without Lafeyette and Jessica?
