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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
I have been really enjoying this series. This fourth volume had me on the edge of my seat (well, really close to the page)!
I have to say I loved the TV show so much that I wanted to read the books, so I started reading. I love the books so much more. I like the subtle difference, like the kids being a bit more coo coo than in the show, I like the fact that Deb knew about Dexter sooner and she is having a struggle but in the end, we see here maybe not so much anymore. Every difference I see in the books makes so much more sense and I enjoy this storyline much better, still loved the show but dang these books are quick and good reads. Keeps you on your toes.
After the disaster of the third book, the fourth one goes back to a decent narrative. Dexter is being confronted by strange murders involving arrangement of dead bodies in impious compositions with several body parts missing.
When he helps her sister in a house visit which ends in her being severely wounded, he ends up penalising the person he thinks to be responsible from the wounding but later finds out he got the wrong person. He starts getting stalked and recorded on video by the mysterious partner, who threatens to out him to the whole world as a serial killer.
Mildly interesting setup, still carrying out the style and flow of the original book.
When he helps her sister in a house visit which ends in her being severely wounded, he ends up penalising the person he thinks to be responsible from the wounding but later finds out he got the wrong person. He starts getting stalked and recorded on video by the mysterious partner, who threatens to out him to the whole world as a serial killer.
Mildly interesting setup, still carrying out the style and flow of the original book.
Lindsay learned a new gay slur in Spanish and the constant usage is worse than a three year old learning the word penis. Though at least he’s finally doing his research on Spanish instead of butchering it like he did before. He did mistake one obvious one though by spelling it as perro de puta when it’s normally puta del perro. I really wish he’d leave Spanish out of his books.
Campy as per usual. Wouldn’t bother me as much if it weren’t for the third-person talking about himself. This one also had much more racism and homophobia like the earlier books which makes me wonder why I’m even trying to finish this series. I did finally discover last book is where I must’ve stopped at in high school.
I did like the human bodies/murder as art theme of this one though. It was done in a way you don’t normally see.
Campy as per usual. Wouldn’t bother me as much if it weren’t for the third-person talking about himself. This one also had much more racism and homophobia like the earlier books which makes me wonder why I’m even trying to finish this series. I did finally discover last book is where I must’ve stopped at in high school.
I did like the human bodies/murder as art theme of this one though. It was done in a way you don’t normally see.
Thank God the author dropped the supernatural elements in the last book-this is more classic Dexter. Entertaining enough, but the series is surpassed the source material in quality.
Much like the few select others that I've got at least a few chapters in, I did not find this one interesting. Got this from one of the few local library sales at a cheap enough price and being aware of the show, thought this would be a good way to consider the show and although this book is a little different from the show, I find myself not interested in checking out the show. Oh well, not much time wasted.
I think that I'll just pretend the third book never happened.
After the utterly disappointing read of Dexter in the Dark, I started this book with some trepidation. I soon realized that I had worried for nothing. Utterly engrossing, Lindsay is back on point with this offering. I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first two, and it left me eagerly anticipating a fifth installment.
After the utterly disappointing read of Dexter in the Dark, I started this book with some trepidation. I soon realized that I had worried for nothing. Utterly engrossing, Lindsay is back on point with this offering. I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first two, and it left me eagerly anticipating a fifth installment.
I ended up finishing this book in a couple of days. It was a quick read, and was interesting - but I kind of felt that it got me nowhere. The build up was great, but the end just didn't do it for me. This was definitely better than Dexter in the Dark.
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes