Sharp Objects, HBO Series vs. Book

So I finally finished the Sharp Objects series on HBO, I made it a point to finish the book before I watched the series.  I have to applaud HBO because the series stays true to the book, well almost.  The series was a little drawn out but that is understandable because it takes a lot to stretch a book that could be a 2 hour movie into an 8 episode series.  I will say although the series was a little dry and drawn out, for some reason it did keep my attention.  My only disappointment was the ending, the book spelled out the ending a little more than the series did.  But...maybe there will indeed be a season 2.  Maybe that is why they left the ending in the series up to interpretation, or maybe it is what it is, a cheated ending.  I mean, as long as that series was, HBO definitely had plenty of time to make sure the ending was more defined and I am curious to know why they didn't.  Overall the book was definitely better than the series, however the series was good as well and if you are not a book reader, the series is good for those who enjoy good suspense!  We give the series a 3.5 and the book a 4 out of 5.