I have read The Outsider as well and the series and novel would rank about the same imo- in that 7/10 range maybe? I believe the first 2 episodes were very accurate to the book, but has strayed somewhat in the last few. Am enjoying it for the most part, but it has definitely slowed down way too much, and not sure why- I recall a lot of content left to cover.
I don't think Holly Gibney is the most accurate portrayal of the character seen in 4 of King's novels, and that is probably a good thing- started to find her character a little annoying after the Bill Hodges series. Have not watched Mr Mercedes, but would be curious to see the comparison.
The series is definitely very True Detective/HBOish, which is is close enough to the mood of the book I guess.
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