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wife228's review against another edition
1.0
This was one of the most stupidest books I've ever read. I'm sorry I wasted my time. I can't stand vampire stories and the author gives no indication it is a vampire story.
tmmarkos's review against another edition
3.0
I was a fan of the TV show up until the fifth season and I tediously sat through it all to the miserable end. I picked up these books mostly out of curiosity knowing that they take the story in a completely different direction.
On the plus side, they are short. However, I wouldn't be quick to call them "mysteries". Every little reveal is blatantly obvious to the reader chapters before it becomes obvious to the characters and the author still condescends enough to spell it out for you long after you've figured it out. Dexter's inner monologue is not "sardonic and clever" so much as flat and punny. The overuse of alliteration will start to wear on your nerves after the second book. And perhaps the greatest offense is the villains- each more cheesy than the last. I'll keep reading them because I'm curious to see how far it goes from the TV show and if the author had the nerve to end it the way the show should have ended, but if you're going to read them you have to accept that your intelligence is going to be insulted quite a bit. They're not the worst books I've ever read by any means, but they're very disposable.
On the plus side, they are short. However, I wouldn't be quick to call them "mysteries". Every little reveal is blatantly obvious to the reader chapters before it becomes obvious to the characters and the author still condescends enough to spell it out for you long after you've figured it out. Dexter's inner monologue is not "sardonic and clever" so much as flat and punny. The overuse of alliteration will start to wear on your nerves after the second book. And perhaps the greatest offense is the villains- each more cheesy than the last. I'll keep reading them because I'm curious to see how far it goes from the TV show and if the author had the nerve to end it the way the show should have ended, but if you're going to read them you have to accept that your intelligence is going to be insulted quite a bit. They're not the worst books I've ever read by any means, but they're very disposable.
brucerobertson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
izzylou801's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
andrea_loves_books_and_cats's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book from the series and am glad they brought back some previous characters from the other books. The plot was more exciting and captured the emotional frustration of how the police department works. Also was a great addition to adding and seeing Dexter develop into a parental dad. This book had some great surprises to the plot and at the end to get you excited for the next book in the series.
paxton224's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lolabear64's review against another edition
3.0
Bring back my Dexter! I want the slightly loveable killer back! This is my least favorite book in the series.
nicreads420's review against another edition
4.0
How did it take four books to get to the best one in the series ?
This was so good! Loved it!
This was so good! Loved it!
melohpa's review
2.0
https://topplingbookpile.wordpress.com/2024/06/01/dexter-is-delicious-by-jeff-lindsay/
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
In "Dexter is Delicious," Dexter becomes a father and it totally shakes his world up. For the first time, he finds himself feeling love and other emotions--almost becoming human! He decides to stop secretly killing people and focus on his family. But, of course, it's not that easy. First, his long-lost brother, Brian, shows up and is suddenly interested in being part of Dexter's family, which doesn't seem too bad until you consider that Brian is also a psychopath and the last time they saw each other, Brian tried to convince Dexter to kill his adopted sister, Deborah. Then, as if Brian's reappearance isn't enough, Dexter and Deborah (a blood-splatter analyst and a cop, respectively) start investigating a series of disappearances that seemed to be linked to a group of cannibals. Dexter discovers that even when he tries to leave his life of crime behind, it seems to find him nonetheless.
I enjoyed seeing this new side to Dexter and watching him become more human. I didn't expect it at this point in the series; as I read the first few books, I thought something might come along to give him feelings and emotions, but had given up on that by the fifth book. I also enjoyed the mystery part of this story. I really got sucked into the cannibals storyline as well as Brian's return, as I suspected that they had something to do with each other but I couldn't figure out how. There's a nice twist at the end, which I always enjoy, and plenty of the dark humor that Dexter fans love.
I enjoyed seeing this new side to Dexter and watching him become more human. I didn't expect it at this point in the series; as I read the first few books, I thought something might come along to give him feelings and emotions, but had given up on that by the fifth book. I also enjoyed the mystery part of this story. I really got sucked into the cannibals storyline as well as Brian's return, as I suspected that they had something to do with each other but I couldn't figure out how. There's a nice twist at the end, which I always enjoy, and plenty of the dark humor that Dexter fans love.