Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

Dearly Devoted Dexter

Dexter #2

Jeff Lindsay

296 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

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 of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,401 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 72%
funny 45%
tense 43%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 4%
emotional 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 30% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 26% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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