Darkly Dreaming Dexter

Has some significant differences from the show, which I really enjoyed. There's a certain plot point of this story that really only works without the context of the show in mind. Besides that, it was extremely enjoyable. it's quite an easy read and not too long, with certain elements and interactions with the dark passenger that's not seen in the show. However, please don't read any of the descriptions for the other books in the series, major spoilers are included.

Was good after watching the show. I feel parts could have been more fleshed out, though. Seemed a little rushed.

Although it often grazes literary heights, this novel is best seen through a crime/noir genre lens, & with those properly gauged expectations, I can confidently call it a masterful work of fiction, a brilliant balance of restraint & indulgence, of pacing & action, setting & character. It is so much fun. And when it arrived, it was so thoroughly fresh & shocking. A rare page-turner. BRAVO