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A review by cozylittlebrownhouse
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
4.0
I watched the first two episodes in the series before stopping to listen to the book on audio. I really enjoyed the plot (a serial killer who only kills "bad" people) and his involvement with the Miami PD as a blood spatter expert for the forensics team. His sister, Debra, is a tour de force with her dreams of moving up in the department. I really enjoyed this thriller/mystery and will definitely watch the series and read the series.
One thing I noticed is that the book made a strong point to show how INhuman Dexter is - many times the author simply told us this. Anyone can deduce that a serial killer does not possess many of the characteristics that define us as human, and I thought it was overkill (pun intended) for the author to keep slapping this in my face. The television show (what I have watched so far) HUMANIZES Dexter so he is more of a strong protagonist and actually a likable person...well, as likable as a sociopath can be. You'll see if you pick up the show via print or DVD, but I don't think you will be disappointed either way.
One thing I noticed is that the book made a strong point to show how INhuman Dexter is - many times the author simply told us this. Anyone can deduce that a serial killer does not possess many of the characteristics that define us as human, and I thought it was overkill (pun intended) for the author to keep slapping this in my face. The television show (what I have watched so far) HUMANIZES Dexter so he is more of a strong protagonist and actually a likable person...well, as likable as a sociopath can be. You'll see if you pick up the show via print or DVD, but I don't think you will be disappointed either way.