Discussion: Tara - book vs show

"I think the show's version of Tara is totally different than the book. Honestly, she got on my nerves --- too rude and brash. I just couldn't get her acting this way and still having a thing for Jason, it's like the two ideas don't mix seem possible for her character the way it's being played. "

"I know a lot of people don't like Tara initially, and don't like her against the original pilot casting...

I've watched both the original pilot and the series, and if given a preference, I'd prefer the existing Tara. It takes a moment (or a rewind) to go back over her lines sometimes.. But I think she captures the bite in the context a little more adeptly than the original casting.

As far as the books, I couldn't tell you. I'm into the show and since I'd devour the series in probably about 3 nights, I'm saving them for later. For now, I can't wait for what Rutina brings to the ringshow next."

"I saw it on watchtrueblood.net

It's a bootleg."

"I did not read the book, but this character is the reson I watch the show. Hollywood is never going to portray any novel the way it has actually been reason. Charfactgers are added; some deleted. I think Rutina is a phenomenal actress. Her portrayal may be annoying to some, but that only means that as an actress, she is doing her job. Although she is brash and rude, she is by far the most intelligent character which makes her all the more interesting because she is not 1 dimensional. She has displayed numerous vulnerable sides, i.e. with the relationship of her alcoholic mother, her crush for Jason, her sincere concern for Sookie. If she was any different then there would be no purpose for this character in this series. She'd blend in the background like an extra or an occasional supporting actor. She tolerates no nonsense and I love her!"