Review:
American Psycho (novel)
overall review score: 4.5
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American Psycho is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, first published in 1991. It follows the life of wealthy investment banker and serial killer Patrick Bateman in Manhattan during the 1980s.
Key Features
- Exploration of excess and consumerism in the 1980s
- Graphic violence and disturbing scenes
- Satirical commentary on shallow materialism
- Unreliable narrator
Pros
- Provocative exploration of societal values
- Sharp satire on yuppie culture
- Gripping and suspenseful storytelling
Cons
- Graphic depictions of violence may be disturbing to some readers
- Controversial content may not appeal to all audiences