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Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition

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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

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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

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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

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I gave it my best shot. Really wanted to enjoy this. Didn’t like the writing. Didn’t like him. DNF

rhondawhite97's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

debra_reads_'s review

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

3.5

Dear Darkly Dreaming Dexter,
I am a huge Dexter fan, so I am not sure why you say on my TBR shelf for so long. It was so interesting and fun to jump inside Dexter's head. I loved that you gave me a perspective I didn't get from the TV show. The only thing that I wasn't a huge fan of is the fact that I kept picturing the show characters instead of the way they were described in the book. Whenever I need a return to dark and twisty and nostalgic, I will pick up the next book in your series!

bookedbyclare's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

3.75

lumsoo's review against another edition

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funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ameliahayez's review

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

4.75

mightyjor's review against another edition

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4.0

Just a heads up, this is a dark book. It’s not the cheeky funny book you’re probably expecting if you’ve seen the show. Dexter is a legit serial killer and a very bad person.