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Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
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Jeff Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter offers a gripping narrative with a unique protagonist—Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert who is also a vigilante serial killer. Readers appreciate the dark humor and psychological depth, though some criticize the pacing and find certain plot points implausible. Overall, it’s a compelling and original thriller.
Who Should Read Darkly Dreaming Dexter?
Fans of psychological thrillers with a dark edge will relish Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Similar in allure to Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, this novel captivates readers fascinated by morally complex protagonists and the macabre.
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