Reviews

Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

wynonnaearp's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

littlelifewrecker's review against another edition

4.0

I started reading this series a few years back when I came across the audio for Dexter in the Dark and really enjoyed the narration by the author. So I decided to start over and listen to all of them. It's a special thing to be able to find an author who has a skill for narrating his own work.

marillpop's review against another edition

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

tiffany_jolly's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ryoko20042's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

celiapowell's review against another edition

1.0

Firstly, it's not enough to have your main character repeatedly tell us how cool, calculating and intelligent he is without actually showing the character embodying those traits. Secondly, the idea that there are enough other serial killers to satisfy a serial killer who only kills serial killers (got that?) beggars belief. As does the ending to this book, which is too, too ridiculous.

deeknowshowtoread's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

i really really love the writing style in this book. It feels to me like i am actually in Dexter's head, as if i am his own monologue voice. 
But since i first saw the tv show, or specifically season one, i skimmed through at least six chapters, because i just knew already. 
Still very enjoyable and lived up to what i was expecting. 

🎀🎀.

moderenan's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

quynh23's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mlemler's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5