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yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Who want to hear Dex's side of the story ?
Who doesn't ?
It does not disappoint. I fell for him in his own words.
Don't miss this if you have read the series. I read each short after the ebook it corresponded too and loved the reveals of his thoughts.
Who doesn't ?
It does not disappoint. I fell for him in his own words.
Don't miss this if you have read the series. I read each short after the ebook it corresponded too and loved the reveals of his thoughts.
spookielilone's review against another edition
1.0
Dex the D Bag
What a waste of time. All this did was rehash other books and make me loathe what a Pervy gross a hole Dex truly is.
What a waste of time. All this did was rehash other books and make me loathe what a Pervy gross a hole Dex truly is.
bitchie's review against another edition
5.0
This book takes place over the course of books 1-5 in the Experiment in Terror series. Many scenes we have read before, only this time we get the treat of seeing things through Dex's eyes.
Oh wonderful, sexy, screwed up Dex, how I love thee. It was fascinating seeing what's been in his head the whole time, although there are still some moments I wish we were shown. Still, it's nice to know that Dex was as muddle by Perry all this time as she was by him.
Oh wonderful, sexy, screwed up Dex, how I love thee. It was fascinating seeing what's been in his head the whole time, although there are still some moments I wish we were shown. Still, it's nice to know that Dex was as muddle by Perry all this time as she was by him.
divapitbull's review against another edition
2.0
The Dex-Files retells scenes from the Experiment in Terror series (books 1 – 5 and one scene from book 6) from Dex’s point of view. I want to say I don’t see the point because it was more repetitive than anything; but I think I do see the point. It’s a nice little treat for the Dex fans – of which I’m sure there must be some. I think possibly the glimpse into his head is supposed to make him a more sympathetic character and perhaps win over some of the non-Dex fans – which is a great idea in theory; except that in execution it just confirms that, in actuality – Dex is an even bigger douche canoe than previously thought.
The first 2 scenes are from Dex’s childhood – and yes he had a traumatic and horrific one and yes, I did feel empathy and sorrow for him. There is no doubt that trauma leaves an everlasting mark; but what defines a person are the choices they make, they ways in which they choose to respond to the trauma and to their life circumstances. Dex made shitty choices. Self-absorbed, selfish, egocentric choices that didn’t consider anyone’s feelings but his own. He didn’t develop a shred of empathy – after hurting so badly, he never considered that others could hurt too, that he through the callousness of his actions could be the cause of their hurt. It never crossed his mind to care. Dex had a shitty life, so screw everybody else.
Dex implies that he loves Perry. I don’t recall if he articulates it, but there is some moaning about “ruining the only relationship that meant something to him” when he treated her like a dickwad at the end of Lying season. Then there’s some internal monologue about whether Perry inspired him to be “a better man” which doesn’t get answered. I’ll answer it for him: Not yet. When you’re claiming to be head over heels for one girl but missing the “regular sex” from your ex. girl who you didn’t love because Lordy knows when you’re gonna get some from the new girl…I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you are not yet a “better man”. I’m sure Dex loves Perry to the extent that he is able. Thus far that “love” is not something a healthy person would be interested in. It’ll be interesting to see if he really does grow up and get his shit together and if that is enough for me to wash out the bad taste he has left in my mouth thus far.
Also: Is Maximus Jacobs Dex’s “Jacob”???? Or is he Perry’s Jacob? Or did he get stuck jacobing them both???
The first 2 scenes are from Dex’s childhood – and yes he had a traumatic and horrific one and yes, I did feel empathy and sorrow for him. There is no doubt that trauma leaves an everlasting mark; but what defines a person are the choices they make, they ways in which they choose to respond to the trauma and to their life circumstances. Dex made shitty choices. Self-absorbed, selfish, egocentric choices that didn’t consider anyone’s feelings but his own. He didn’t develop a shred of empathy – after hurting so badly, he never considered that others could hurt too, that he through the callousness of his actions could be the cause of their hurt. It never crossed his mind to care. Dex had a shitty life, so screw everybody else.
Dex implies that he loves Perry. I don’t recall if he articulates it, but there is some moaning about “ruining the only relationship that meant something to him” when he treated her like a dickwad at the end of Lying season. Then there’s some internal monologue about whether Perry inspired him to be “a better man” which doesn’t get answered. I’ll answer it for him: Not yet. When you’re claiming to be head over heels for one girl but missing the “regular sex” from your ex. girl who you didn’t love because Lordy knows when you’re gonna get some from the new girl…I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you are not yet a “better man”. I’m sure Dex loves Perry to the extent that he is able. Thus far that “love” is not something a healthy person would be interested in. It’ll be interesting to see if he really does grow up and get his shit together and if that is enough for me to wash out the bad taste he has left in my mouth thus far.
Also: Is Maximus Jacobs Dex’s “Jacob”???? Or is he Perry’s Jacob? Or did he get stuck jacobing them both???
faith99's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse and Alcohol
laurenm2111's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say, gotta love Dex's POV - shows that he's really not such an arsehole - or at least he realises that he is a arsehole!! Loved seeing some of the pivotal scenes from the first 5 books, from Dex's viewpoint. It's usually so hard to get a read on him, great it finally get a shot inside his twisted mind!! Bring us more Dex!!
laughlinesandliterature's review against another edition
3.0
I liked being able to view these already known scenes from Dex's point of view. It was exactly what I expected from him, a little douchey but ultimately a good heart. It was just a great look into Dex's side of things.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
3.0
"You, sir, are asking for trouble."
This was a nice stroll down memory lane. It's certain moments throughout book 1 to book 6 that we only got from Perry's perspective - THIS is Dex's perspective. I can't say it makes me like him more. I mean, he's a bit gross. . .often. He also thinks and does some pretty problematic things (threatens Perry at times and has some questionable ideas about consent), but putting most of those things aside, I did find it eye-openning to see things from his perspective. One day, I'll finish this series.
This was a nice stroll down memory lane. It's certain moments throughout book 1 to book 6 that we only got from Perry's perspective - THIS is Dex's perspective. I can't say it makes me like him more. I mean, he's a bit gross. . .often. He also thinks and does some pretty problematic things (threatens Perry at times and has some questionable ideas about consent), but putting most of those things aside, I did find it eye-openning to see things from his perspective. One day, I'll finish this series.