Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Registered by ReetPetite of Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on 1/11/2008
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
18 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Friday, January 11, 2008
Dexter Morgan isn't exactly the kind of man you'd bring home to your mum. At heart, he's the perfect gentleman: he has a shy girlfriend, and seems to lead a quiet, normal life bordering on the mundane. Despite the fact that he can't stand the sight of blood, he works as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. But Dexter also has a secret hobby: he is an accomplished serial killer. So far, he's killed 36 people and has never been caught because he knows exactly how to hide the evidence. And while that may lead some people to assume he's not such a nice guy, he tempers his insatiable hunger for brutality by only killing the bad guys. However, Dexter's well-organised life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Intrigued that the other killer favours a style similar to his own, Dexter soon realises that the mysterious new arrival is not simply invading his turf but offering him a direct invitation to 'come out and play'...
Journal Entry 2 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I love the TV series so I thought I'd read the book.
It's an enjoyable read, witty & sharp.
They changed the story for the series but both good.
It's an enjoyable read, witty & sharp.
They changed the story for the series but both good.
Journal Entry 3 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, March 28, 2009
This is a ray going to:
marko167, Switzerland, post intl
karen07814 UK, post intl
dark-draco UK, post UK
arturogrande UK, post intl
bekoh, Australia, post intl
NMReader, USA post US only - currently here
Scarlett07 , USA, post US only
sarkiegirl , USA, post US
Last person to RABCK or release.
Posted to marko167 on April 4th
marko167, Switzerland, post intl
karen07814 UK, post intl
dark-draco UK, post UK
arturogrande UK, post intl
bekoh, Australia, post intl
NMReader, USA post US only - currently here
Scarlett07 , USA, post US only
sarkiegirl , USA, post US
Last person to RABCK or release.
Posted to marko167 on April 4th
Arrived safe and sound. Many thanks.
Like previous journaler, I came to this book via the TV series. I was interested to see how they compared. I ffeel the same about both, whilst neither will ever go down as a favourite, I enjoy both enough to keep me wanting more. The story is similar enough to be familiar, though changed enough to be intriguing, I look forward to further installments.
Ok so I started with an advantage, I had no idea it related to a TV programme and definitely haven't seen it. It was a refreshing change from some of the books I've read recently which required concentration although if I had concentrated maybe it wouldn't have taken me until 10 pages from the end to guess the whodunnit element.
A crime thriller but more thriller than gore now on it's way to the next participant, thanks for sharing.
A crime thriller but more thriller than gore now on it's way to the next participant, thanks for sharing.
Released 14 yrs ago (5/14/2009 UTC) at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom
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Received today - can't wait to read as I started watching the TV series and thought it was cool. Unfortunately I missed most of the first season and haven't watched the current one at all, so finding out how it all ended will be great. It also means I can cross something of my scarily large wishlist that seems to multiply every day! Thanks for orgainising this - I'll let you know what I think of it ASAP.
I really enjoyed reading this (!). It wasn't the most fast-paced book ever written, but the story moved along nicely and the ending was good - although I can see it is so wide open for the two sequels, which I will be tracking down to read too.
Thanks for organising this - it will move along again soon.
Thanks for organising this - it will move along again soon.
Journal Entry 10 by 
dark-draco
at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, May 22, 2009
dark-draco at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, May 22, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (5/22/2009 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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carrying on the ring...
carrying on the ring...
Journal Entry 11 by arturogrande from Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I'm really excited about reading this one! Thanks for sending it on. I've got one ring ahead of it, but I'm planning on getting to this one by the end of the week.
Journal Entry 12 by arturogrande from Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Monday, June 22, 2009
I enjoyed this, although I must admit I kept comparing it to the TV series, which I know I shouldn't do. The Dexter of the book is a lot darker, more cynical and less likeable than the Dexter of the TV series.
It was enjoyable slasher fiction, but I don't think I'll make a particular effort to hunt out any other Dexter books.
Thanks for sharing - it's now on its way to bekoh in Australia.
It was enjoyable slasher fiction, but I don't think I'll make a particular effort to hunt out any other Dexter books.
Thanks for sharing - it's now on its way to bekoh in Australia.
This was waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday. I'm halfway through it already!
Like the other readers I kept comparing this book to the TV series. There are a few fundamental differences but I think the book is darker & much funnier. An easy read - I finished it in a day.
Released 14 yrs ago (7/13/2009 UTC) at Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Having finished this book so quickly I then neglected to post it off ASAP - sorry! Off to next BCringer today.
Having finished this book so quickly I then neglected to post it off ASAP - sorry! Off to next BCringer today.
It has arrived. Added to mount TBR
I thought a quick status report on the book might be appreciated.
I should be able to start this book this weekend. I will be reding concurrently with some other books but will try to get through it quickly and get it on its way.
I had hoped that I would be able to finish the book by now. Work has been very hectic but even so, I should be able to complete in the next day or so.
I am enjoying the book and wondering if I shouldn't try to see the show.
I should be able to start this book this weekend. I will be reding concurrently with some other books but will try to get through it quickly and get it on its way.
I had hoped that I would be able to finish the book by now. Work has been very hectic but even so, I should be able to complete in the next day or so.
I am enjoying the book and wondering if I shouldn't try to see the show.
Well I enjoyed the book a lot and think that I might make an attempt to see the show some time.
Dexter was an interesting character and his relationship with his sister was unique. I caught on to the surprise at the end earlier although expected something slightly different (can't share as would be spoiler).
While not great literature it was interesting bubble gum for the brain.
Thank you for sharing and I apologize for taking so long with the book.
Dexter was an interesting character and his relationship with his sister was unique. I caught on to the surprise at the end earlier although expected something slightly different (can't share as would be spoiler).
While not great literature it was interesting bubble gum for the brain.
Thank you for sharing and I apologize for taking so long with the book.
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I hope to release with all the other things I thought I would have mailed earlier this week.
Delivery Confirmation #: 0308 2690 0001 9866 1502
I hope to release with all the other things I thought I would have mailed earlier this week.
Delivery Confirmation #: 0308 2690 0001 9866 1502
Got this in the mail yesterday. Thanks NMReader. I'll get going on it as soon as I finish the book I have going now.
Finished this book. I thought it was a fun and quirky read. Very different from a "normal" serial killer book. I'm looking forward to the next on in the series. I mailed this off to Sarkiegirl this afternoon, 10/13/09.
Got it in the mail today! whoo-hoo!
I don't usually read these kinds of books, but I did like it a lot. Probably because I watch the TV show already, so that's why i was so interested in it. I'm even listening to the second book on tape.
I'm holding onto the book until I know what to do with it. Let me know if anyone else wants it. :)
Thanks for letting me join the ray!
I'm holding onto the book until I know what to do with it. Let me know if anyone else wants it. :)
Thanks for letting me join the ray!
I'm going to continue this as an International ray:
Rules:
1) Journal when you get the book, journal when you read it, and release it when you are going to send it,
so we know where it is.
2) Please try to keep the book a month or less. If you have to keep it a little longer, that's okay, but
make sure you do another journal entry, so we know what's going on with the book.
3) Put the book at the top of your TBR pile (after the book that you are currently reading and any other rings/rays that arrived before this one.)
4) After you read the book, please PM the next person on the list for their address. If you get the next person's address from RABCK.com, you may want to PM them just to ensure that the address has not changed.
5) Mail the book to the next person on the list using the cheapest shipping method available.
6) Any questions, or someone not answering pm's, please pm me. I always answer back.
7) Last person in line, please keep it moving! RABK, wild release it, or just pass it on! Make sure that no
one else has signed up first.
Shipping Order:
(May change in case someone else signs up, so don't forget to check back!)
1. Megtall--(US---can send INTL)
2. Jujuks--(in Portugal---Europe only)
3. dutch-book--(in Netherlands---can send INTL)
4. hyper7--(South Africa---can send INTL)
5. lils74--(Nepal---can send INTL)<-----it's here!
6. Sfogs--(New Zealand---can send INTL)
7. spaceystacey--(US---US only)
I'm pm'ing the first participant, so I can send this out as soon as possible!
Rules:
1) Journal when you get the book, journal when you read it, and release it when you are going to send it,
so we know where it is.
2) Please try to keep the book a month or less. If you have to keep it a little longer, that's okay, but
make sure you do another journal entry, so we know what's going on with the book.
3) Put the book at the top of your TBR pile (after the book that you are currently reading and any other rings/rays that arrived before this one.)
4) After you read the book, please PM the next person on the list for their address. If you get the next person's address from RABCK.com, you may want to PM them just to ensure that the address has not changed.
5) Mail the book to the next person on the list using the cheapest shipping method available.
6) Any questions, or someone not answering pm's, please pm me. I always answer back.
7) Last person in line, please keep it moving! RABK, wild release it, or just pass it on! Make sure that no
one else has signed up first.
Shipping Order:
(May change in case someone else signs up, so don't forget to check back!)
1. Megtall--(US---can send INTL)
2. Jujuks--(in Portugal---Europe only)
3. dutch-book--(in Netherlands---can send INTL)
4. hyper7--(South Africa---can send INTL)
5. lils74--(Nepal---can send INTL)<-----it's here!
6. Sfogs--(New Zealand---can send INTL)
7. spaceystacey--(US---US only)
I'm pm'ing the first participant, so I can send this out as soon as possible!
Journal Entry 25 by sarkiegirl at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, trades, California USA on Monday, December 21, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/21/2009 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, trades, California USA
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sending to Megtall today! Wheeeeeee!!!
sending to Megtall today! Wheeeeeee!!!
Just received in the mail and will start reading it tonight. I have read the first few pages and it sounds awesome! I'll leave another JE as soon as I get it finished.
Happy Holidays!!
megtall
Happy Holidays!!
megtall
While this book isn't the greatest literature on earth, it was an entertaining read for me. I don't often read mystery;/slasher fiction, and was quite surprised to read it all in one afternoon. I found Dexter to be a witty, cynical character that had a very interesting background and an interesting relationship to women. I didn't catch on to the ending twist at first. I had suspected something different to happen. However, the book has made me want to add the TV series to my netflix queue.
Journal Entry 28 by megtall at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, December 28, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/29/2009 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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I have already contacted Jujuks in Portugal and will be shipping this book out to her tomorrow (12/29/09). I hope everyone else enjoys this one!!
I have already contacted Jujuks in Portugal and will be shipping this book out to her tomorrow (12/29/09). I hope everyone else enjoys this one!!
I recevied the book yesterday. I'll try to read it ASAP.
While this wasn't an awesome book it was pretty good. The way Dexter interacts with the mysterious killer was actaully kind of funny. I also found this book better than the series.
I'll send this book to the next participant in two weeks beacuse he is changing address.
I'll send this book to the next participant in two weeks beacuse he is changing address.
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On it's way to the Netherlands.
On it's way to the Netherlands.
Journal Entry 32 by 
dutch-book
from Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Friday, February 12, 2010
dutch-book from Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Friday, February 12, 2010
That was a quick journey, there it is already!
Journal Entry 33 by dutch-book from Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Sunday, March 28, 2010
dutch-book from Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Sunday, March 28, 2010
I finally finished it. I was really looking forward to this one, but didn't feel like reading for a while. Anyway, I didn't watch the television series, but still want to. I'm looking forward to find more books about Dexter.
I'll PM hyper7 for his/her adress.
I'll PM hyper7 for his/her adress.
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Off to the next reader. Let's see how long it take...
Off to the next reader. Let's see how long it take...
Received the book today. I am going to the Kruger Park this weekend, I will take it with me for something to read while I wait for the Big 5 to show up. Thanks!
Hullo, that was fun! Not the kind of thing I normally read, but I enjoyed it.
I'll send it along soon!
Thanks for sharing!
I'll send it along soon!
Thanks for sharing!
Released 13 yrs ago (5/3/2010 UTC) at Nepal, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to Nepal. Thanks!
On its way to Nepal. Thanks!
Journal Entry 38 by lils74 from Kathmandu, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Picked up at the post box today; quite lucky that it got here in one piece--in both this and another book I received the packing had been ripped open; thankfully my address was still on there and the post office here actually repacked it in plastic to cover it. That might be normal other places, but here it's pretty unusual!
Looks like a fun read; I'll try to get to it soon--another bookring was waiting with it in the postbox. What do they do, meet up in transit and conspire to arrive together?
Looks like a fun read; I'll try to get to it soon--another bookring was waiting with it in the postbox. What do they do, meet up in transit and conspire to arrive together?
Journal Entry 39 by lils74 at Kathmandu, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Thursday, June 3, 2010
Finished this one last night. I was quite fascinated in the beginning, but in the end I'd have to say not my favourite type of book. I found some of Dexter's thought's distinctly creepy--I know that was the point, but still. Also, the end was not really a surprise, as I figured it had to be that, and I always feel cheated when I've guessed a thriller before the end. Still, I'm glad to have read it, though I may not seek out more in the series.
I'm pming Sfogs for the next address. Thanks for letting me be part of this ray!
I'm pming Sfogs for the next address. Thanks for letting me be part of this ray!
Journal Entry 40 by lils74 at Kathmandu, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Wednesday, July 7, 2010
So sorry for holding this up...I'm packing to move to a new flat and I misplaced it. Will send it out tomorrow.
Journal Entry 41 by lils74 at posted to another bookcrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- New Zealand on Thursday, July 8, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (7/8/2010 UTC) at posted to another bookcrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- New Zealand
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Mailed out today to Sfogs; my apologies once again for the delay!
Thanks lils74~!!! It's arrived safely, I will try to read it as soon as I can!
Good book! Was perfect for reading on the bus on the way into university. Thanks evryone! Have PMed the nest person in line for their postal address, should get in the post soon.
Released 13 yrs ago (8/12/2010 UTC) at Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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Carrying on the bookray!
This read was waiting in the post for me when I returned from work last evening. I have 3 other reads in front of it. Thank you for sharing.
arrived at my house as a tag along with "What Time is the Midnight Buffet?" It looks like something I will enjoy.
I read this book today. Yes, in one day. This was my labor on Labor Day. :) I had never heard of the Dexter book or TV series before this arrived at my house. It was a quick, easy read. I, too, have added Dexter to my Netflix queue and I may even read the other Dexter books. I am going to try to find another BCer to pass this book to - I want to keep this book moving.
Journal Entry 48 by 
booklady331
at Cape Christian Fellowship in Cape Coral, Florida USA on Sunday, December 4, 2011
booklady331 at Cape Christian Fellowship in Cape Coral, Florida USA on Sunday, December 4, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (12/4/2011 UTC) at Cape Christian Fellowship in Cape Coral, Florida USA
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Enjoy! For "D" is for December, What's In a Name, RABCK, KTM release challenges 2011 to HunterRyu
Wow, so many journals on this book! It looks like the current ray (have there been two or three?) has ended and this was sent to me by RABCK, so once I've had a chance to read it I'll try and get a new ray started :) Thanks for sharing with me!
I cannot believe I have had this book for a year! This is the only one I have read in the Dexter series so far, but more have been sent to me after this. I think I ended the ray because the person after me had dropped out. What should I do with these? Start a new ray? Send them as RABCK books?
Journal Entry 51 by HunterRyu at Little Free Library #34881 in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania USA on Sunday, April 15, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (4/15/2018 UTC) at Little Free Library #34881 in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania USA
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Left in a box with other book donations to help stock Little Free Library #34881
