I got hooked on the show and then decided to read the books.  I enjoy the characters in the book more than the show except for Vic and I don't like her in either.  There is something disgusting about a foul mouthed woman who thinks she needs to be carrying the same equipment in her pants as a man to do a job.  It would be nice if she was written out of the book and the show.  My favorite character, other than Walt of course, is Henry and I think he is adequately portrayed in both.  Walt seems more sure of himself on the show and I like that.  I like the way Johnson writes and the banter between Henry and Walt although I think you get a better sense of the friendship in the book than you do on the show.  The storyline was original and that was appreciated as I am so tired of reading the same plots over and over, i.e., someone kidnaps the family, etc.  There is enough crime out there that a cop's family can be left out of it.  I look forward to finishing the rest of the books in this series and will continue to watch the show.  Just give us less of Vic.