So, I'm not sure whether or not I liked this one better than the first book. Lets analyze.

Plot: Much more interesting this time around. The murderer was especially unique (a surgeon who is so skilled as to remove the eyelids of a human without causing other damage, and leaving the patient alive) but the last book did have that whole familial aspect which made a nice circle (although I find that the TV show connected that one a bit better.)

Characters: Deeply demented Dexter became more distinct, at least personality wise for me to understand him. It's still not to the point where I could say "hmm, so that's how a serial killer thinks" but I suppose that is lack of the author's skill, and not our darling dark Dexter. (Gotta love the alliteration thrown in!)

I wish Lindsay would have explored Deborah's character a bit more (especially with what happened at the end of book 1) but I suppose I'll just have to pursue book 3 to see if dear Debs decides to follow up with her hidden suspicions about Dexter.

The other characters all played according to rules, but I do so love what is starting with Rita's children. I wonder what Dexter will end up making out of them in the long run? (Perverse, indeed, but from a purely fictional story side, quite amusing.)

Writing Style: Once again, Lindsay was lacking a few fundamental skills (like a too hasty ending) but they weren't so outrageously evident as in book 1. I did have an evil chuckle or a perverse giggle every few pages, though, something that I deeply appreciate. They not only made the story more interesting, but it did give a deeper insight into Dexter's mind. Also, it resonates within me (fore who can still live in our modern western society and not become a bit cynical; like a catch-22).

I think I'll start reading the next book and let the full moon lure out my own literary dark passenger. (Cliche much?)