Dearly Devoted Dexter

I got my friends hooked on the show, and I'm rereading each book as I rewatch the season; we just finished season 2, and I finished the reread of Dearly Devoted Dexter. I keep reading about how this straddles fiction and satire, and I have to agree that's why I keep coming back. If Dexter didn't poke fun at all aspects of life, from driving in Miami to the mating rituals real human boys and girls go through, then I wouldn't be hooked - or at least not quite as hooked as I am. After all, the concept of a serial killer killing other serial killers has been done before, my favorite other example being The Punisher. It's Dexter's keen self-awareness that makes me feel, well, any sympathy for him. It makes me want to root for him, and in addition his wit often stems from that self-awareness. (For example, how at home he feels driving in Miami since everyone on the road seems homicidal as well.) I loved the detailed social commentary such as this, and how Jeff Lindsay manages to do it for the little details of life, as well as grander brush-strokes about life in general. I'd forgotten quite how disturbing this particular novel was. It finds Doakes following Dexter, and someone from Doakes' past following him and his former posse. And in a circular manner, it concerns Dexter and the police force following the fellow trailing Doakes and his friends. It's nice to see the Dark Passenger a little stumped, if only because, again, it makes him a little more relatable, but more importantly, doesn't make him seem too powerful. I like my characters, even the Dark Passenger, to have flaws and weaknesses. There are also some nice little setups in this novel. It sets up Doakes as a recurring character; as it was, he would have derailed Dexter completely in the beginning of the novel. By the end, he becomes a sustainable character, who will be a nice adversary for Dexter within the police force. It sets up Cody and Astor's true purpose within the series - and I love what Linday's done with them. (The TV series, and the writers have been very open about this from the beginning, has gone a completely different direction with the kids.) It's also set up Dexter's relationship with Rita - or should I say, in retrospect, it sets up for events in Dexter is Delicious. (I refuse to give out spoilers.) As I said in my review for Darkly Dreaming Dexter, I think Lindsay improves with each novel. Don't get me wrong, I love every single book in the series, but I think as the series goes on, Lindsay sharpens his wit, and perhaps even gets a stronger grasp of what situations to put Dexter in, and how to dig Dexter out of those holes.

Picking up where he left off Lindsay does a great job of adding depth to Dexter. A psychologically scary antagonist that flushes out Dexter's mentality and gives a better look into his world. Definitely recommend to anyone who enjoyed the first book.

Book Info: Genre: Thriller/Police Procedural Reading Level: Adult Recommended for: twisted people Trigger Warnings: murder, torture, vivisection My Thoughts: This book opens with a scene that plays on our expectations of Dexter... and then turns them on their ear. I just love that! This book is filled with scenes like that, scenes that turn our expectations against us and make us look at things from a slightly different perspective. Watching Dexter's complete confusion over how to deal with Rita is always hilarious. However, I always wondered why no one ever mentioned that the ring was actually Kyle's and that Dexter would need to somehow retrieve it for him. That wasn't the only comment in the book that didn't really make sense. There is a scene toward the end where Dexter thinks to himself about the three remaining potential victims being unaware, and includes Acosta among them, although Acosta not only was aware but had fled. I was a bit surprised something like that would make it through the final editing process. However, these are very minor things, and with all the busyness, I'm sure a lot of people would not even noticed these minor, questionable situations. I remember back when I first read this book I was so excited to see where the series was going with the children. I still find this a really interesting idea, and was disappointed when the TV series did not include this. I suppose involving the children was just too much and not nearly "sexy" enough, but to me I much prefer the direction the story is going in the books over what I saw in the first four seasons of the TV show. If you have a really dark and twisted sense of humor, and like reading about rather dark and twisted vigilantes, then you definitely need to spend some time with Dexter Morgan. Series Information: Dexter Morgan series Book 1: Darkly Dreaming Dexter, review linked here Book 2: Dearly Devoted Dexter Book 3: Dexter in the Dark Book 4: Dexter by Design Book 5: Dexter is Delicious Book 6: Double Dexter Book 7: Dexter's Final Cut Disclosure: I purchased this book for myself. All opinions are my own. Synopsis: Dexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. It's just not easy being an ethical serial killer--especially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous Sergeant Doakes (who believes Dexter is a homicidal maniac... which, of course, he is). In an attempt to throw Doakes off his trail, Dexter has had to slip deep into his foolproof disguise. While not working as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, he now spends nearly all his time with his cheerful girlfriend, Rita, and her two children, sipping light beer and slowly becoming the world's first serial couch potato. But how long can Dexter play Kick the Can instead of Slice the Slasher? How long before his Dark Passenger forces him to drop the charade and let his inner monster run free? In trying times, opportunity knocks. A particularly nasty psychopath is cutting a trail through Miami--a man whose twisted technique leaves even Dexter speechless. As Dexter's dark appetite is revived, his sister, Deborah (a newly minted, tough-as-nails Miami detective), is drawn headlong into the case. It quickly becomes clear that it will take a monster to catch a monster--but it isn't until his archnemesis is abducted that Dex can finally throw himself into the search for a new plaything. Unless, of course, his plaything finds him first...

This is my second book in this series. Just like book one, Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the characters and unique storyline in this book held my attention from the first page to the last. I loved to be inside Dexter’s twisted head, to have been privy to his dark, naughty, and inappropriately hilarious thoughts. What happened to Dexter’s nemesis, Doakes, in this book, will make your eyes pop and your jaw drop. Well done indeed.

I read the first Dexter book several years ago and liked it but never followed up. Now that I have seen the television series I have read all the Dexter books. The author has a good start on the story but has not as intricate a plot as I would like. The TV series is intricate but deviates so much from the plot of the books that I see Dex as less the a amoral character of the books and more human, with feelings that he should not have if he were to follow the author's image of him. He is no longer amoral in the series. I give three stars for the flat plotting but like the concept.

It's a wonderful read if you like Dexter. I prefer the idea of the dark passenger in the book rather than the show. If you want a good read and can imagine Michael Halls voice you got a dang good book.

The Dexter series of books is improving with each new novel. This one is a definite improvement and continuation of the first, but still hasn't found it's true stride yet since it's only the second book in the series. For fans of Dexter, this novel won't be as much about the adventure with the "doctor" (a fascinating, albeit one-dimensional antagonist), but about the little events at Rita's. The plot here, unlike with the first book/season, has not been used in the Showtime show for season two. This is a totally different direction for the characters. While books and tv/movies can never co-exist perfectly, I think both have done a great job with the characters and taking them downt their separate paths. So don't pick this book up expecting to know what is going to happen if you have kept up with the Showtime series. Overall, a great guilty-pleasure read and a lot of fun. Not a literary masterpiece (although the author's use of wit and onomonopeia are great), still worth reading, and a must for anyone who has shown the least amount of interest in the Dexter character.

I am reading this series because I love and miss the show. I dream sometimes about Michael C. Hall's voice as Dexter so I guess you could say I am a fan. I waited a long time to read Lindsay's books, sort of out of fear (what if I'm disappointed?!). But Amazon makes it so easy with Kindle editions (unfortunately there's no deal on buying the entire series at once -- a shame). I now think that after two books I had nothing to be afraid of. I really enjoyed this second book. It's a great story and an intense read. I enjoy the narrative prose, and the characters (including Dexter) are different enough from the series that I don't find myself getting bored. This one has a big wow ending with Debs that I loved. Lindsay is a good writer -- if not a great one. His prose isn't mindblowingly amazing like some authors, but he holds your attention. I don't necessarily agree with those reviewers who complain about the redundancy -- at least it doesn't bother me overmuch.

Cool book!

my friends and some fan say the show is much better than the book, and i think maybe its the truth. like them i love the TV version of Dexter so much and i think the show is better, but i still like this one too. all the supporting characters from the show are here. They are almost the same as the show.[the half-Japanese character Masuka on the show is Masuoka in the book] like the show Dexter is fairly likeable because he only kills the really bad guys and his life is going along nicely until another serial killer emerges in Miami. i have to admit that i felt like something is missing in the book, but i think thats because i already had seen the great show. and the show is too great. ithink thanks to the show the books series are underrated. maybe it's not a great literature, but its humorous and grabbing. To be fair, the book version of Dexter is one of the most original and gripping books ive ever read. if you really like the show, try the book, i think its worth it PS. Dexter series are not for young children

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Sabia que hay bastantes diferencias entre la serie y el libro, una lastima que no hayan usado a Dr. Danco como villano principal en algunas de las temporadas. Como el primero, buen libro, bien manejado el suspenso.

Este segundo volume da série de livros "Dexter" pouco ou nada se assemelha ao enredo da série de TV. Há que se fazer um esforço para não "misturar" as histórias quando optar pela leitura das obras ou assistir à série. Assim como o livro anterior, o volume 2 da série é intrigante e (levemente) viciante. Foi uma leitura mais "pesada" pra mim do que o volume 1. Isto porque, confesso, fiquei um pouco aturdida com a riqueza de detalhes dos crimes cometidos por Dr. Danco. Mas não deve afetar tanto aqueles não tão impressionáveis... Recomendo (com ressalva aos mais sensíveis/impressionáveis).