Book Summary from Random House
Dexter's well-organized life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Dex is intrigued, even delighted, by the fact that the other killer appears to have a style reminiscent of his own. Yet he can't help but feel that the mysterious new arrival is not merely invading his turf but reaching out to him as well. This new killer seems to be doing more than copying Dexter—he seems to be saying, "Come out and play." Dexter's secret life makes for a lonely existence... even a lovable monster can be intrigued by the prospect of finding a friend.
My Review - 2 Not My Cup of Tea
This was a waste of my time, how I wish I could get my week back. The show must be fantastic and people must rate the books from the show, impossible to enjoy in opinion. For those that do enjoy I would have to guess that they are not fans of suspense, crime, thriller etc. For those of us that love this genre we will get the undertone hints and roll our eyes. This book read like a tv show, I knew when the commercials were coming, there was no sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation, totally blah.
I did see some of the similarities with Dan Wells trilogy, I am not a Serial Killer but as you know I LOVED that trilogy, so good, John was my favourite character last year. Now Dexter, I expected charming, sorry didn't buy it. One of my pet peeves, women that come across as dumb, both his sister and the Detective in charge wore me down, I cannot handle that, the whole book was like a bad joke to me.
I considered this as a DNF but pushed through because it had to get better right, the climax at least would be great right, nope. I'm so disappointed, reading this book had me roll my eyes one to many times and put me in a foul mood so if that comes across in this review i'm sorry but friends do not bother with this series.
Also, I had to stop the first chapter and make sure I was reading the 1st book, Dexter killed in the first or second chapter with no background. Dexter has hunches on how to catch serial killer, we get because he is one but it just felt lame. Throughout it didn't feel like the first book for some reason.
The best part of the book for me was about his step dad and the discussion about what Dexter was doing and to make good choices in the future.
As you can tell there is no way I will continue this series. My brother loves the show and said I wouldn't have tried the books the draw to the show is the characters especially Dexter. So if we must, try the show.
I give 1 ratings to DNF books that I truly attempted to complete so as I did complete this without skimming, it gets a 2.
This is interesting! I adore the TV show and got hooked one year where my husband and I had to watch the first 3 seasons in, like, 1 week since I couldn't get enough. I've debated reading the books because I've heard they're good, though I wonder if I'd enjoy them after already seeing the TV show ... Hmm. I guess I'll have to keep thinking about it! I know my library has them, so I'm not in a rush. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, continue enjoying the show, not worth your time even though I know you can get through it in a day.
ReplyDeleteI read this one many years ago due to a coworker who LOVED it and recommended it to everyone. I thought it was okay but never went on to any of the others. i also have not watched the show which I know, is crazy.
ReplyDeleteLike I said before, I LOVE the Dexter TV show. It is wildly different than the books from what I recall. I read this one and the bare bones are the same but the feel and rhythm and major events are very different. It is truly a time when the TV show exceeded the books, and I believe the books came first and then the TV kind of evolved from them but then went in their own direciton.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the show but I have seen these books around and was tempted. Too bad this was a miss. Thanks for the honest review.
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the show except in passing if my kids are, they LOVE it!! I wasn't that interested in the books either. Sorry it was a suckerooney for you. I still push through some that should be put down in hopes that its just gotta get better.
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Hey we felt the same about this book! :) I had only watched 1 episode of the first season, and I was bored. I'm used to watching series where they solve the crime in each episode, and not prolong it throughout the whole season! Though some said season 2 is better?!
ReplyDeleteI read this so long ago (well listened to it on audio) that it is hard for me to remember exactly what I thought specifically. I enjoyed it but I read it before I watched the series. I didn't have any notion really what it was about :)
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love crime shows, and as much as I actually did like the Dexter shows, I had to stop watching. After a while I felt weird rooting for a serial killer.
ReplyDeleteI like reading reviews of books I don't plan on reading:)Thanks.
I've read a few books before that I thought were written with the purpose of becoming a TV show or a movie. Sorry you didn't enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I havent read any of these and don't plan to, but the show is really good!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you didn't enjoy this one at all. I read the first book a few years back and I just never felt the need to continue on with the series. I didn't hate this book but I didn't find it all that great either. Thanks for sharing your honest opinion on it!
ReplyDeleteI tried to read this book awhile ago and thought exactly the same things you mentioned. My sons' love the TV show and the books but it's just not for me either. Thanks for an honest review!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few episodes and get the appeal, but haven't tried the books. Pretty sure I'll just try to watch the series!
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