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Book Review of Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, Bk 1)

Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, Bk 1)
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Having never seen the show, I cannot and will not try to compare the two. I do think that this is one of the most originally written stories of serial killers that I have ever read. It is completely first person. And Dexter, true to serial killer type believes he has NO emotions. I disagree, but he does put on a good show. The fact that he uses his "gift" to rid the world of other serial killers------------I APPLAUD!!!!!!!!!!! Why can't this be true in real life? Dexter is an interesting person who constantly fights with his alter self to be the good guy he knows he should be.
I think his sister is dimwitted not to know that there is something dangerous within him. For being a cop, she has no instinct. For having been his sister? Ignorance is bliss maybe?
I am eagerly awaiting the rest of the story.