Interesting read but I prefer some of the character choices they went with in the show over the original book.

Mixed thoughts

An interesting read, in terms of the perspective of a flat affect, no emotion, trying to pretend to be normal, killer of killers.

I’m not sure if it was stylistically intended, but other characters come across as cardboard cutouts, boring. Possibly this is due to Dexter himself lacking full insight into what drives them, moves them.

Plotwise, interesting, and it was a quick read for an afternoon.

I was a bit disappointed, as this had been recommended to me by others, both for the book series and the television series, but this just doesn’t quite live up to the suggestions.

I first met Dexter when I discovered the TV show on Netflix. I embarked on an epic marathon of the series, and when it came to an end, I was satisfied with my experience. So when I saw the series was originally books, I added them the my TBR pile (to-be-read for you non-nerds :P).

Here is a brief summary of what Darkly Dreaming Dexter made me think:

Gosh, does Dexter talk this much in the show? Why do I hate the characters that I loved in the show? WAIT they changed that?!?!

Ultimately, Dexter is a charming serial killer who lives and works in Miami. He has fake friends, a filler girlfriend, and a job that allows him to hunt his victims - other bad guys.

KC Rating: 4/5

The book left me disappointed after watching the show, but it wasn't BAD. Fans of true crime and crime fictions will enjoy the insight into Dexter's brain that Jeff Lindsay creates. It's an easier read with lots of self-reflection and dialogue. My fingers are crossed that the rest of the series will be better, or at least just not worse!

I love the dark humor and the language of this book!!!! I never want him to get caught.

A great start to what continues to be a wonderfully macarbe series. Funny, witty and charmingly dark I recommend the Dexter series to anyone who likes their crime books with a twist and a dark laugh.

Loved the first book but I am really disappointed that the library doesn't have books 2-7, yet has 8 on order. It doesn't make sense.

excellent book cant wait to read the rest

enjoyable read but prefer show

Very enjoyable blend of dark humor, mystery, and suspense with an intriguing premise. I loved the complexity of Dexter and I found him very likable despite the fact that he is a serial killer.

Like it, couldn't get into the TV show, but the book is more compelling. Great character development, such an odd point of view, cool twists and turns in the story. Read it, really!