It is based on the book only in that it keeps the names of the main characters and the theme of the big events. The detailsโฆthe big details are much different. The characters arenโt as described in the book. There are new characters. There are characters from the book, pretty important ones, who are omitted or who arenโt able to fulfill the roles provided in the book.
Donโt approach the show thinking it will be like the book.
