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kudzukingdom's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thetbrstack's review against another edition
3.0
Another great Dexter book, with a new twist -- some of the characters are more evil than he -- but less likeable. But I do fear the series may have run its course. Is Dexter done?
moderenan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
belwood303's review against another edition
3.0
See what happens when you don't kill off all your characters in the first season. Really enjoying the books and have to say it has restored my love for Dexter.
johnny92m's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyably gruesome entry into the Dexter series. The titular character is as poetic and charming as ever he can be, fighting his natural urges we've come to expect with the new pull of paternity on his front door.
The story moves quickly and at times grotesquely by, and while I was able to figure out the two bigger twists towards the end, sometimes it's nice to have a journey make sense than try and flip the script on you.
The supporting characters are still a big issue for me. While Dexter feels complex and cold, the rest of his world feels hollow and one dimensional to the point of parody. Deborah Morgan may be the single most unlikeable character in literary history. But alas, much like Dexter, we trudge along despite mortal failings - and maybe that's the point all along.
The story moves quickly and at times grotesquely by, and while I was able to figure out the two bigger twists towards the end, sometimes it's nice to have a journey make sense than try and flip the script on you.
The supporting characters are still a big issue for me. While Dexter feels complex and cold, the rest of his world feels hollow and one dimensional to the point of parody. Deborah Morgan may be the single most unlikeable character in literary history. But alas, much like Dexter, we trudge along despite mortal failings - and maybe that's the point all along.
sophieamreacher's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Interesting new perspective on Dexter, fun, good ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
mandayo91's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
brandihardison's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this as an audiobook on Audible. Did I listen to all the Dexter series, yes. Did the narration SUCK?? YES. These probably would’ve been much better if I would’ve actually physically read the books instead of listening to Jeff Lindsay’s awful narration, but ya live and ya learn.
skarijay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Probably my favorite so far. There was a lot of character growth and I've either gotten used to Jeff Lindsay as the narrator or he's improved, his voice didn't annoy me that much this time. (Not that it was Overly annoying or anything, I juse tend to prefer professional narration.) The plot actually had a twist that was kind of buried and surprised me towards the end, always a nice thing for a mystery novel when you don't see something directly coming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism