dex Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Darkly dreaming dexter Dearly devoted dexter Dexter in the dark Dexter by design Dexter is delicious Double dexter Yes, they should be read in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yep, I would recommend you read them in order, just like dex said. You are in for a real treat, Bianca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just ordered Darkly Dreaming Dexter from Amazon! Should receive it by the end of the week and can then start reading the series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Great news, we'll be happy to hear your thoughts on it when you've read the book! I hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Received my copy of Dexter in the Dark today, will be reading it after Elantris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Received my copy of Dexter in the Dark today, will be reading it after Elantris Finish Elantris, finish it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I'm getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Why are you here then, go and finish the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Nearly finished 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter'. It's a great read! I have just bought the second book from the series, so hopefully it will arrive by the time i have finished the first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yay, I'm so happy to hear you've enjoyed the Dexter book, Bianca! I'll keep my fingers crossed the second book arrives asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Having a break from Elantris to read Dexter in the Dark Edited October 27, 2012 by Timstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I finished it, it was enjoyable but probably not as good as the first two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Reading this thread has made me want to check out these books. Have just requested the first one from my library. I'll probably have to read it before the others that are waiting. I didn't watch the TV series when it was on here. I meant to, but kept forgetting to set the video and missed it. If it's like Bones and ends up not like the books I don't think I'll bother. I liked Bones at first, but not anymore. Much prefer the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Finally saw the pilot episode of Dexter! Quite enjoyed it, as did the Wife looking forward to some more.... plus another 6 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I finished it, it was enjoyable but probably not as good as the first two. The third one is my least favorite, and I always tell everyone to not let that get to them and just continue with the series, as the fourth novel is good and the fifth is the best I've read (I've read the first five so far). So I'd say stick with the series Finally saw the pilot episode of Dexter! Quite enjoyed it, as did the Wife looking forward to some more.... plus another 6 series Wohoo! I love the TV show, and only the first season is based on the (first) book, I think the other seasons are very independent. I've only seen the first two seasons, though. Edit: Bookmonkey, I wouldn't compare Dexter with Bones. I dare say you will end up liking both the books and the TV series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Finally saw the pilot episode of Dexter! Quite enjoyed it, as did the Wife looking forward to some more.... plus another 6 series Ooh, you're in for a treat! It's such an awesome show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormyRaincloud Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I love Dexter, although I'm not so keen on the tv series, but I don't watch much tv anyway, I don't have time and when I do have time, I'd rather read I finished Dexter is delicious a few months back, have to get the next, double dexter and then eagerly await another one that is due out next year. It's a nice light hearted read, bit of a change from your usual serial killers, and he's strangely compelling isn't he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I love Dexter, although I'm not so keen on the tv series, but I don't watch much tv anyway, I don't have time and when I do have time, I'd rather read I finished Dexter is delicious a few months back, have to get the next, double dexter and then eagerly await another one that is due out next year. It's a nice light hearted read, bit of a change from your usual serial killers, and he's strangely compelling isn't he That's exactly what it is, it's so different from the usual stuff. And he's such a character Which novel has been your favorite so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormyRaincloud Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hard to choose a favourite, but I think I will say Dexter is Delicious, because the circumstances are so far out of his 'comfort zone' he is just floundering about and I find that quite gripping, and it makes me love him even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hehe, I agree. That's my most favorite as well. It was so funny when he was drugged and was locked up with that other person (I've forgotten who it was ) and he started to feel the love and was all un-Dexter-like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormyRaincloud Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 my hubby loves the tv series so very much. He can distance the one from the other, whereas I can't seem able to do that. I compare too much, and I annoy him by keep saying 'the book is better' although it's always good to annoy him, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiameseCat Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We gave the series a shot and were underwhelmed on all counts, to put it nicely. I wonder if the books use the same premise? I.e. a psychopath presumptuously killing people who weren't convicted of what they were accused off? As is the justice system never settles for accusing the wrong people, for various reasons. In some stories even Sherlock Holmes took the law in his own hands - as a last resort. I'm all for this distinction between morally and legally acceptable actions, and even apply it in real life in a small way. But this character looks for an outlet for his need and enjoyment of killing. No one else thinking he shouldn't be free in society?! And how can he be any more sure than others in the system, that he does get the actual "bad guys"? Often he phrase "two wrongs don't make a right" is misused as an excuse for passivity. But it would fit perfectly here. Am I really so alone in that assessment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormyRaincloud Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 After reading the books and seeing how fastidious he is to make sure he has the right person, he follows and studies them, I don't agree with that. The tv series is no way of gauging how the book is, it is just entertainment in its own right and only the first series was based loosely on the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiameseCat Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I can't comment on the books yet, and I'm not planning on reading them. But even accepting what you say, that he supposedly IS sure he gets the "right people", it's still just a means for him to satisfy his psychopathic inclination. It's not about justice, it's about indulging his pleasure in killing. (I may be mistaken, but killing for fun still counts as "wrong", yes?) The resulting "justice" is a by-product with him. Just because it works out "right" in the end, he's not exactly the hero you'd admire for the strength to do whatever it takes. He just does what he likes; the way others spend their life playing video games. Never mind, I take it this thread is for fans. I'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The whole point of the storyline in books and tv series is that Harry has diverted a Psychopathic killer from killing innocent people, to killing criminals. As he works in forensics he can check into things a normal vigilante can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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