Next book....John Adams

With the self-imposed moratorium on writing about Shantaram, I've finally moved onto a book that feeds my interest in history.

I picked up (downloaded) the audiobook version of David McCullough's "John Adams", and loaded it onto my ipod.

While I loved McCullough's "1776", this book still hasn't captivated me to the point that '76 did. That might be because John Adams was a much more complex person than George Washington, and his writing is full of nuanced thoughts.

I'm halfway through the book, and Adams just finished negotiating with the Dutch. Adams, while an interesting thinker, was not a character in the Ben Franklin or Alexander Hamilton vein. There aren't any stories of wild European parties, mistresses, or international intrigue. Adams atones for those "shortcomings" with his firm belief and passion for the American cause.

I still haven't seen the HBO series, but I plan on checking it out after finishing the book. IS the series worth checking out?