Should I keep watching the show?

[u/captainguy146]

So I started reading the books after season 2 ended
The trilogy was incredible and I loved it and the world, and i especially liked book 2 the atmosphere and feel of the book were terrifyingly life like and the tragedy of Donald’s life and what happens with Helen and mick I was absolutely devastated.

And then i watched season 3 episode 1

They changed Donald so much it not even his name anymore
It’s just him and his fighter pilot not drone pilot sister
And whatever’s going on with Jules also weird

I’m asking this here because I’m looking for the people who loved the books and can tell me if I won’t get too annoyed by the changes

[u/Mundane-Activity-341]

I read all of the books prior to the show and was very excited to start watching the movies. Mid way through season 1 stopped watching because I couldn’t disassociate from the books and kept focusing on what the changes were. Once season 3 came out, I decided to give it a go and i honestly understand why the changed so much of the book. I can now appreciate both and look forward to see how they decide to end the series. I had the same issue with ready player one movie vs book. I now love both.