A review by rochelle_reads
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

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

4.0

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Bloody. Sardonic. Insane. 

The story follows Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter expert for the homocide unit. Oh and he’s also a serial killer who murders bad people because a voice inside his head, called The Dark Passenger, tells him he has to.

When I found out the series was based on a set of books, I knew I had to read them even though this genre is usually not my thing. And now I’m obsessed. 

Dexter’s internal monologue had me cackling - his dry humour, his berating of himself and others, and just the generally witty narrative was spot on and really resonated with me.

I think what I found most appealing was the idea of getting into the head of a serial killer and picking apart their motivations, not just for killing but also everyday interactions; this book cleverly describes his need to fit in and not seeing himself as human because his past trauma has changed the way his brain works. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and it has reignited my fascination for serial killers. Time to go rewatch the series and compare!
Rating: 🔪🔪🔪🔪
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