Scan barcode
katierosecrane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I've watched the series and I like the show more, however I really liked the book. Not my normal genre, but the fast paced energy and jokes made it easy to go through. The book is also slightly different from the series so it was a nice surprise that the show changed the plot a little. The wrap up of the book was FAST.
Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, Sexism, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual harassment, Torture, Medical content, Gun violence, Body horror, Cursing, Stalking, Abandonment, Gore, Grief, and Violence
frankieweenie's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dexter is an amazing character, reflective of the complexities of the human psyche and what can happen to a person when they're traumatized. I enjoy the way he is written. And the plot is very interesting, very close to the show as well, nearly word for word sometimes.
I DO not like the racism and sexism from the author leaking through into the writing, the way that LaGuerta is portrayed in the book, even SAing Dexter? </spoiler? I dunno. And the incest plotline is so ingrained into the writing from the very beginning it's hard to get past. Overall though it's a good book and I enjoyed it and I enjoyed Dexter. 4/5
I DO not like the racism and sexism from the author leaking through into the writing, the way that LaGuerta is portrayed in the book, even
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Murder, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Torture, Child death, Incest, and Rape
Minor: Ableism, Terminal illness, and Homophobia
More...