At this point I am four seasons into the Dexter Showtime series, and four books into the Jeff Lindsay novel series, so I think I am in good standings to make a judgment as to which is better (at least which one I am finding more enjoyable). That being said, the TV show hands down! The characters are better developed and the storylines are more intriguing on the small screen (with the exception of Cody and Aster, who are great in the books). The first book was great, and the first season of the show somewhat paralleled the plot, but onto book/series two, the two say their farewells and head their separate ways. While the novels head the path of mediocre plots, supernatural intervention, and forgets about how to utilize the side characters we have grown to love, while the TV series takes the path of awesomeness. To me, the television show is just better written, although Dexter's wit is somewhat lost when we are unable to hear his every word. Also, for those who may claim that the television show is too gory, I would say that the book is considerably worse, and then I must point out that I almost closed the book after the descriptions of a certain "art" show on a certain honeymoon.
All in all, but are great works and are highly entertaining, but for those who say that the books are always better than small or big screen adaptation, I would call them on shenanigans. While this may usually true, Dexter may be the diamond in the rough. Let's hope that they keep up the quality work and lets keep reading/watching our favorite serial killer do his thing, and no I am not referring to John Wayne Gacy, I am referring to the lovable Dexter Morgan of course.
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