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Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: November 2nd, 2011, 4:55 pm
by Memnoch26
Double Dexter

Its always refreshing to read a new Dexter book. You can finally read a sense of “normality” in Dexter’s life as compared to the alternate universe of the Dexter TV series.

What I really found entertaining in Dexter is his dealings with his family. The way he copes up with a normal family life while hiding his real self. In the book, Rita is still alive, the 2 kid monsters are actively in the story and Dexter’s real brother – Brian, (whom Dexter killed in season 2 or 3 in the TV series) comes to visit them every Friday. Brian, also a sick psycho, wanted a sense of belongingness which explains the visits and he also knows about the 2 monsters that Dexter is spawning.

I have always wondered how Dexter can leave his house and spend quality time with his dark passenger without Rita wondering where he’d go. I am sure that cutting the bodies off and “packaging” them takes a lot of time. And now, Jeff Lindsay finally wrote something about it. Rita thinks Dexter is having an affair. Am anxiously waiting how Dexter would escape this one. And the funny thing is, he doesn’t have any clue what Rita is feeling. Haha..

Now, the 2 kids which I couldn’t see in the TV series any more, is now being groomed to be Dexter’s little monsters.. haha.. They will be the future.

Don’t forget Debra. She was portrayed as a foul-mouthed tough cop. Well, the character in the TV series is getting closer to the book character. She now has a baby boy – Nicholas. Dexter’s baby in the book is a girl – Lily-Anne while in the TV series, he has a son named Harrison.

This dynamics and character development is what I find entertaining. Dexter’s adventures with serial killers are just secondary to me. Hehe…

Can’t wait to finish this book.

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: November 6th, 2011, 4:47 am
by Memnoch26
Double Dexter

Somebody saw Dexter doing his "deed." And with such a stroke of luck, his name and face makes it through the papers because of some other criminal case the Miami police solved. Dexter's double now knows his name and is trying to get rid of Dexter.

It was funny how Brian accidentally killed the wrong person (who he taught was dexter's double). It was a major "OOOPPPSS." hahahaha...

Dexter's double was always one step ahead of him.

What sticks with me is how Cody and Astor recognizes when Dexter has to do his deed.
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... I have to go out," we said, and the chilly coiled sound of our voice jerked Cody's head around to face us and froze Astor open-mouthed in midchomp. "where are you going?" Astor said softly, and her eyes were wide and eager, because she did not know the "where" but she knew the "why" from the ice-cold edge of my voice.
We showed her my teeth and she blinked, "Tell your mother I had some work to take care of," we said. She and her brother goggled at us, moon-eyed with their own longing....
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What's even more amusing is how the two kids are growing up just like Dexter - no feelings and conscience. When a dead body suddenly appeared in their hotel room. Dexter has to instruct the two kids to pretend to be aftraid and shocked for the police. But the kids failed miserably when the cops talked with them.

I think Jeff Lindsay's future novels will be based on Cody and Astor.

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 3rd, 2012, 8:33 am
by trishy
How much are the books?

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 6th, 2012, 7:04 pm
by Memnoch26
Around 300 pesos at National Bookstore...

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 9th, 2012, 10:41 am
by trishy
Memnoch26 wrote:Around 300 pesos at National Bookstore...


Thanks Memnoch26! :D Planning to buy these after the Nicholas Flamel series.

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 9th, 2012, 12:10 pm
by Memnoch26
... thats great !!!

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 12th, 2012, 8:38 pm
by liya
I love this series though for some reason, stopped watching after a few episodes from season 2. Got to get back on it! And I only discovered that the series is based on books some time last year. Added it on my to-buy list :)

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: January 21st, 2012, 1:27 am
by Memnoch26
... season 2 ???... its a long way from the current episode...

anyways, one season is usually just 10 to 12 episodes... it will be easy for you to catch up...


liya wrote:I love this series though for some reason, stopped watching after a few episodes from season 2. Got to get back on it! And I only discovered that the series is based on books some time last year. Added it on my to-buy list :)

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: March 11th, 2012, 12:44 am
by Memnoch26
SEASON 6

Anybody who finished the latest season?

the ending was just awesome... dexter's step sister was "in love" with dexter himself... this was the conclusion or theory made by Deb's shrink which Deb thought/realized to be true... weird... a step sister in love with you... hmm.. sounds interesting....

and when Deb was going to confront Dexter about this, she catches dexter in the act of "doing" the main villain of Season 6.... then the season ends..

i cant wait to see next season...

in the book series, Deb discovers Dexter real identity in book 4 or 5.. and how their relationship flourished is just funny... if Deb has a case where she knows the suspect will walk free, she will ask Dexter to get rid of the suspect... hahaha.... now, i can't wait what the TV series will do with dexter and deb's relationship...

Re: Dexter Series - by Jeff Lindsay

PostPosted: April 16th, 2012, 8:06 pm
by Wanda
Just finished Dexter is Delicious! Its definitely one of the best Dexters i've read! The specific case in this story was a unique and intriguing one! Its nt just about dexters life. But also the fact that Dexter is becoming more human, starting to get emotions and empathy, made it a fun and interesting read!