Literary Significance and Reception
Dexter by Design received a very positive response from critics, as opposed to the less than favourable reviews of the previous entry in the series.
"A clever, sardonic, constantly surprising novel that reveals Dexter to be much better company than Hannibal Lecter. The incredibly gory climax is both horrifying and hilarious - a very difficult trick to pull off. If only all thrillers could be this good." Evening Standard
"Another very successful encounter with the wickedly entertaining Dexter... there are genuinely funny situations, very clever plots and many excellent one-liners. Dexter has a way of getting under your skin and making you like him." Matthew Lewin, The Guardian
"Dexter - still good guy, still homicidal maniac, still genius. Join the fan club."Daily Record
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