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Dearly Devoted Dexter: Dexter, Book 2
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LENGTH8 hrs and 29 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-27-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
He’s a charming monster....
A macabre hero....
A serial killer who only kills bad people....
Dexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. 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 off his trail, Dexter has had to slip deep into his foolproof disguise. While not working as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, he now spends nearly all his time with his cheerful girlfriend, Rita, and her two children, sipping light beer and slowly becoming the world’s first serial couch potato. But how long can Dexter play Kick the Can instead of Slice the Slasher? How long before his Dark Passenger forces him to drop the charade and let his inner monster run free?
In trying times, opportunity knocks. A particularly nasty psychopath is cutting a trail through Miami - a man whose twisted technique leaves even Dexter speechless. As Dexter’s dark appetite is revived, his sister, Deborah (a newly minted, tough-as-nails Miami detective) is drawn headlong into the case. It quickly becomes clear that it will take a monster to catch a monster - but it isn’t until his archnemesis is abducted that Dex can finally throw himself into the search for a new plaything. Unless, of course, his plaything finds him first....
With the incredible wit and freshness that drew widespread acclaim to Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Jeff Lindsay now takes Dexter Morgan to a new level of macabre appeal and gives us one of the most original, colorful narrators in years.
©2005 Jeff Lindsay (P)2012 Random House Audio
What the Critics Say
"Dearly Devoted Dexter is fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant. Let Jeff Lindsay introduce you to the serial killer next door - Dexter (and his Dark Passenger) are the freshest, most terrifying creations you are ever likely to meet... and live to tell about.” (New York Times best selling author Robert Crais)
“A macabre tour de force... so snappy and smart.” (The New York Times)
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What Members Say
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"Like a Bizaree Alternate Universe for Show Fans!"
Where does Dearly Devoted Dexter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Somewhere in the middle. No where near the top, but certainly not one of the worst.
Who was your favorite character and why?Dexter is certainly my favorite character. He is, in a lot of ways, creepier in the books than in the show.
What does Jeff Lindsay bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?I wasn't a big fan of the narration at first. But, it is growing on me. It's delivered in a very quiet, emotionless, and steady pace. At first I felt a disconnect there, compared to hearing Hall as Dexter from the show. But, I think it's an interesting alternate Dexter that is more appropriate to the character in many ways.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?A Different Dexter of Darker Dimensions
Any additional comments?The alliteration continues to appear frequently throughout the book and continues to be amazing.
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"Dearly Devoted Dexter"
I thought this was a great book! It was not the same as season 2 of Dexter, if you've seen it on TV. I got wrapped up in it quickly and found it hard to stop listening. I'm undecided on Jeff Lindsay's performance, though. I found his need to have a different voice for each character somewhat distracting. I also think that part of my indecision stems from the fact that I was a fan of the show first, and so it's hard to not want to hear Michael C Hall voicing Dexter (but I realize this is a personal hangup).
Anyway- I am really enjoying the Dexter book series as much as the show, and from here I couldn't wait to get book 3!0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"Lots of Lizard Brain Fun"
Jeff Lindsay does a great job of narrating his own book. I will continue to read this series.
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Scott Whitehall, PA, United States 02-23-13 Member Since 2012Short and sweet reviews, Allentown pa
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"More dexter"
This book continues the dexter obsession
I feel awkward laughing about how focused dexter is and his dark passenger
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"Dexter's character & personality take shape..."
If you could sum up Dearly Devoted Dexter in three words, what would they be?Intricate
Suspenseful
Budding
What was one of the most memorable moments of Dearly Devoted Dexter?Dexters description of the first 'body' found on the table and his curiosity of why.
What does Jeff Lindsay bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Emotion... You feel like you're inside his head while he was writing the book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Yes. But who has 8 hrs to just sit and listen?
Any additional comments?Jeff Lindsay's narration is excellent and really brings the book to life. I originally had the narration by Nick Landrum which was just awful. There are still two books in the series narrated by Nick Landrum and not Jeff Lindsay and they are barely enjoyable b/c of the narrator, despite the good writing and great story. I hope Nick does not narrate another Dexter book, or for that matter, any book I'm interested in listening to.
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"Unfilmable horrors!"
Unlike the other reviewers, I like the author's narration -- its "fakeness" is exactly what makes it work for me, because Dexter himself is nothing if not a fake in life.
The plotting of volume 2 is better than that of 1. But listeners should be warned that the major culprit of this installment (what the TV show creators call the "Big Bad") is so horribly vile, his crimes so absolutely repulsive, that he gives the evil doctor in the Human Centipede a run for his money. I almost retched when I heard the crimes described.
I can't imagine this kind of horror being filmed, and I am grateful to the TV show creators for not attempting it. Beyond the understandable squeamishness, there's another reason for deviating from Lindsay's storyline, which is that the TV Dexter is actually fully human, so the evils done by the perps don't have to be exaggerated to justify Dexter's actions. Lindsay's Dexter insists so much on not feeling emotions or belonging to the human race that he has to make the Big Bad that much worse. This makes for a much less interesting character than the one portrayed on the TV show.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"Bad narrator"
How did the narrator detract from the book?Made me cringe every time he spoke. Contrary to what the byline says--this is not the same narrator as the first book. While the narration in Darkly Dreaming was not great it was at least bearable. The narrator for Dearly Devoted has such a fake cadence and irritating enunciation that it makes me cringe every time I turn it on. I can only manage to listen to it for a few minutes at a time before I have to turn it off. I really wish I hadn't bought the whole series but I just assumed it would be the same narrator as the first book..
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"Wanted: New Narrator."
Is there anything you would change about this book?I have read other reviews that warned of bad narration and had avoided that fate until now. The narrator sounded like he was whispering. It was so hard to finish the book.
What did you like best about this story?The storyline was interesting.
How could the performance have been better?Find a new narrator.
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