A review by forsidious
Dexter Is Dead by Jeff Lindsay

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Definitely better than the last one, but a somewhat disappointing ending. I just wanted Dexter properly caught, is that too much to ask? To be fair though, the biggest problem with this book is it being a direct sequel to the last. Overall it was enjoyable and I always love more more Brian. He does fall into Dexter level stupidity in this one

- he's usually so cautious and clever, so him getting so caught up into the drug situation is unlikely.

The attorney being involved was way too heavily hinted at but interesting. Anticlimactic ending for him though - I surprisingly would have preferred a more political undoing rather than a quick death. Once again, Dexter being ridiculously dense to not pick up on it.

This is the THIRD time Dexter's kids have gotten kidnapped. Recycled stakes that don't feel like stakes anymore.

Stupid needless decisions lead to a rather disappointing ending...but at least he didn't become a lumberjack? And I can't say I wasn't warned lol

Also...Poux is great. That whole series of interactions was so enjoyable.

C - 8, A - 7, W - 8, P - 6, I - 8, L - 6, E - 7