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Literary Fiction · DarkA Wall Street banker whose polished surface hides violence
American Psycho
See it on Amazon1991Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Patrick Bateman, a wealthy young investment banker in 1980s Manhattan, narrates his empty days of status and brutality. Ellis’s controversial novel is a cold satire of excess.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Satire · Wealth · Violence
Screen adaptation
American Psycho (2000)
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About the author
Bret Easton Ellis1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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