I just finished reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. In short, the book was no where near as good as the TV show.
The book and the TV show start off almost exactly the same. But as each goes on, they head in different directions. The TV show takes us on a journey into the psyche of a serial killer with a thriller style story running along with it. While the book turned into the opposite, a Thriller story that just happens that the main protagonist is also a serial killer.
The issue with the book becomes the fact that the thriller plot line isn’t anything new. The only thing it has going for it is the intrigue of the unique main character and some dark humor thrown in. But because those are a little de-empahsized in order to figure out the thriller/other killer plotline, the book suffers. In the end, the book leaves an impression of it being decent, but we’ve already treaded on this ground before.
On the other hand, the TV show focuses on all the things that make the story interesting and fun. As a result, a similar thriller plot line keeps us just as entertained, but it never comes off with a “seen it” vibe.
So, if you are scoring at home; rent the first season of Dexter on DVD, but pass when it comes to reading the book by Jeff Lindsay.
December 27, 2007 at 2:25 pm |
Target had Dexter Season 1 for 17.99 yesterday
December 27, 2007 at 2:25 pm |
thats all I can really add here, as I have neither read the book or seen the show
December 31, 2007 at 3:41 pm |
You are full of such BS, Christopher. You think that everything at Target costs 17.99. This is like the third time you’ve told us something that we wanted to buy was on sale for a ridiculous price at Target and it turned out to not be true. So unless you have discovered a portal to an unknown alternate universe to this magical mythological Target, quit playing games with my heart.
January 2, 2008 at 2:09 pm |
The day after Christmas Target had Dexter on sale for 17.99. Thats a fact. I know because I almost picked it up, but seeing as how I have never seen the show before I bought the first season of Bones instead. My motto is that if you’re not really sure about something, go with the safe bet. It was a one day deal kind of thing. And I found it ironic that the best deals of the year were not on “Black Friday,” but instead on the day after Christmas.
Target conversation about Dexter:
Chris: “Hey look Diane, Dexter is only 17.99. Mike and Patti love that show.”
Diane: “I’ve never heard of it.”
Chris: “Yeah, its a Showtime show.”
Diane: “Ooh, look. ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Season 2 is only 17.99 too. I’m gonna get it.
July 16, 2008 at 9:05 am |
dexter rocks!