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em_i_a's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I think this was a good introduction to Dexter, I went through this book fairly quickly more because I had to know what happened next. It’s an easy read, not too dark, and it veers away from the show.
heckle6's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
roshek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
So creepy and disturbing, but also funny. The ending is a big surprise and I like that, but it finishes abruptly and I would have liked some more wrap up.
kaylynritke's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I definitely enjoyed this book, although if you're a major fan of the show this feels more like a quick recap than a full-length novel. I think in this case the original material has been left in the dust by the fantastic tv adaptation. Thank you Jeff Lindsay for writing this so Dexter could run.
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, I was really impressed with this book! I originally got into Dexter from the tv show. Once I found out it was a book I knew I had to read it! The book is very much like the show, you can tell that instead of the show shaping itself it really is shaped by the book. The personalities, the actions, everything. It is great that the book is so vivid with details about the characters. Even though I already knew the storyline this was a page turner! It only took me a couple of days to finish it! It is a great read and I would highly recommend it!
kms0037's review against another edition
5.0
As a huge Dexter (the TV show) fan I was worried that the books wouldn’t be as good as the show. From the moment the audiobook started I was hooked. I couldn’t wait to continue listening to the book so it definitely gets a 5 star from me.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
Well written once you get into it. It took me a while to adjust to the very dramatic descriptions. I enjoyed where the story led us and thought it was very well done. Maybe I will try the TV show.
sarahfarrow's review against another edition
I gave it my best shot. Really wanted to enjoy this. Didn’t like the writing. Didn’t like him. DNF