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Dexter by Design (Dexter, #4)

Jeff Lindsay
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Dexter by Design (Dexter, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jeff Lindsay

Dexter by Design (Dexter, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dexter by Design by Jeff Lindsay follows Dexter Morgan, a forensic analyst with a secret life as a vigilante serial killer. Dexter faces new challenges while balancing his family life and dark urges. As he navigates twists and turns, Dexter's cunning and double life are put to the test. The book is part of the Dexter series.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,794 ratings

63%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dexter by Design by Jeff Lindsay receives mixed reviews. Fans appreciate the continuation of Dexter's dark, witty narrative and the exploration of his complex psyche. However, some critics feel the plot lacks the intensity and originality of earlier installments. Character development and humor remain strong, maintaining reader engagement despite a perceived dip in suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dexter by Design (Dexter, #4)?

Readers captivated by dark humor, morally complex characters, and psychological thrillers will enjoy Dexter by Design by Jeff Lindsay. Fans of American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn will find Dexter's gripping, darkly comic escapades particularly compelling.

4.1

28,794 ratings

63%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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