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American Psycho

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by Bret Easton Ellis

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Sequoyah The entirety of the book is letting people know that everyone on Wall Street looks the exact same. No one, not even Patrick correctly recognizes anyon…moreThe entirety of the book is letting people know that everyone on Wall Street looks the exact same. No one, not even Patrick correctly recognizes anyone. I believe the lawyer had lunch with just another Wall Street yuppie and was oblivious. Same as how he has no clue his own client, Patrick Bateman, is speaking to him.

In regards to the flat, I do believe that he murdered those girls and left them there. Paul Owen's family is probably extremely rich and powerful and hid away any evidence that their son butchered prostitutes in his apartment. The real estate agent obviously knows something is up by her demeanor, and she probably tells Pat to leave the apartment, so she can sale the apartment, as she has probably been paid off by Paul Owen's family.(less)
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wonder if anybody else views this book as dark humour/satire in in it´s widest possible sense? especially the shoot-out on the streets, explosions and then that hilarious confession to his lawyer via the phone .... that is when i wondered if this is possibly just a twisted black comedy.
Lara I saw the humour threaded throughout the entire novel. Ellis alternates between excessively black humour and a more tragic kind of honesty. He's incre…moreI saw the humour threaded throughout the entire novel. Ellis alternates between excessively black humour and a more tragic kind of honesty. He's incredibly mocking and satirical, but ultimately he makes a serious statement. (less)
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Did or is anyone else have trouble getting into this book? I'm about halfway through and it is just boring and repetitive; all of the details about who's wearing who, etcetera etcetera. Does it get better? I don't know if it is even worth finishing at this point, but... as a reader I feel like it's a golden rule to always finish! I am having SO much trouble though!!
Patti Parker Markgraf I started skimming all those parts after awhile. The point was that these people we so incredibly shallow that they would notice, in nauseating detail…moreI started skimming all those parts after awhile. The point was that these people we so incredibly shallow that they would notice, in nauseating detail every single article of clothing, but couldn’t remember a person’s face/name. Once I started skimming all of the frivolous details about which designer was being worn, the flow of the book increased. (less)
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I guess all the brand descriptions and clothing critiques are social dig. Does anyone else get reminded of Sex In The City and their obsession with brand clothing?
Lara I sort of saw the excessive mentioning of brands as a very specific technique. To me, this was one of Bateman's coping mechanisms, his persistent focu…moreI sort of saw the excessive mentioning of brands as a very specific technique. To me, this was one of Bateman's coping mechanisms, his persistent focus on material things because they're concrete and real, as opposed to the detachment he feels when he's really losing touch with reality. Brand names were also used to reinforce everyone's focus on material things, and everyone's warped sense of what is important.(less)
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Is this book appropriate for young teenagers (13/14/15 year olds)?
Precious Lol absolutely not.
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