A review by boundforinfinity
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

As Dexter, our protagonist, sees the world, he is usually right. A good story that will keep you entertained and slowly build the mistrust of the character you follow. Dexter, a serial killer, works with the police as a forensic scientist in order to solver murders across the city (and to potentially find his next victims too). 

Dexter's moral code makes him palletable to the reader - using his underlying dark urges as a quirky character trait that becomes personified as the back seat driver. After all, it isn't "really" Dexters fault, is it? 

A great holiday or casual read for those looking for a dark comedy.
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