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Dexter Is Delicious (Dexter, #5)

Jeff Lindsay
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Dexter Is Delicious (Dexter, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Jeff Lindsay

Dexter Is Delicious (Dexter, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

350

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dexter Is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay follows Dexter Morgan, a forensic analyst with a dark passenger, as he navigates his life. Balancing fatherhood and his vigilante activities, Dexter faces new challenges when he encounters threats tied to the disappearance of a young woman. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and morality.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

22,845 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeff Lindsay's Dexter Is Delicious is praised for its dark humor and engaging narrative that keeps fans of the series hooked. Critics highlighted Dexter's evolving character dynamics, particularly his newfound fatherhood, as adding emotional depth. However, some felt the plot was less compelling compared to earlier installments and critiqued occasional predictability. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for series enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dexter Is Delicious (Dexter, #5)?

Fans of dark humor and thrilling plots akin to American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn will revel in Dexter Is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay. Ideal for readers who enjoy morally complex characters and a mix of crime, suspense, and wit.

4.1

22,845 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

350

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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