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American Psycho — Memory-Jogger Review
Core Concepts: Ellis’s controversial novel follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy Manhattan investment banker in the 1980s, who embodies consumer excess, narcissism, and moral emptiness. Beneath his polished surface lies a violent psychopath who narrates acts of grotesque cruelty alongside catalog-like descriptions of suits, restaurants, and pop music. The narrative deliberately blurs reality—Bateman’s crimes may be exaggerated, imagined, or unnoticed—forcing re ...more
Core Concepts: Ellis’s controversial novel follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy Manhattan investment banker in the 1980s, who embodies consumer excess, narcissism, and moral emptiness. Beneath his polished surface lies a violent psychopath who narrates acts of grotesque cruelty alongside catalog-like descriptions of suits, restaurants, and pop music. The narrative deliberately blurs reality—Bateman’s crimes may be exaggerated, imagined, or unnoticed—forcing re ...more
One of those books where you’re like “wow that was written in a really interesting way…. I need to go vomit now”
It probably deserves more stars for brilliant writing but I just…. Can’t.
It probably deserves more stars for brilliant writing but I just…. Can’t.
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