I think that the reason so many people enjoy watching Death Note is not because of the concept of how he kills people or the relationships he has with his surroundings. The reason we enjoy this anime is because of the suspense that draws you in for each episode. Also along with the suspense, one with a more philosophical mentality would be conflicted with the ethics of man. If we were presented with the God complex, how would we react? The most interesting thing is the ending...

SPOILER

The ethics and morals of man are really low. Even to the very end of this series, Light does not hold back. He does not change his mind. He, just like the majority of man in this world has a sadistic side to their personality. What catches our attention is the fact that man is that evil. While viewing this series I feel that most of us thought he would eventually get caught or just give up. BUT! to our surprise [which in reality we shouldn't have been surprised] man is that evil and man will take ahold of that power and never let it go. I just proves that the ethics and morals of man are horrible. We may put on a facade [just as Light does with everyone else when he pretends not to be Kira] but really the hearts of man will take power and run with it.

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To the original poster:
I suggest that you just get through about 5 episodes. Consider the ideas I have posted and try not to focus on the fact that he writes names in a book [which I will admit is a lame way to kill people]. Focus on the ethics and morality of man that this anime presents.