Reviews

Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis

ezrasupremacy's review against another edition

3.0

my first ever bret easton ellis book, very exciting.

this was just 200 pages of awful people doing awful things and being awful. everything was rather pointless, but i nonetheless enjoyed it. i think there’s a sequel to this? so i will definitely be reading that.

el_hodgson's review against another edition

dark sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

carolinalvsfeliciano's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

konsgard's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

bookies_withanja's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

annabaumova's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

caragiov's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

em007jay's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bluemomo's review against another edition

4.0

I had this book sitting on my nightstand for more than a year and a half, dreading the day I would actually read it, but a friend of mine convinced me and so here I am, after just three day writing this review. Because the book sucks you in and the only way to get out is finishing it.

Less than zero is insignificant, not because it's a bad book, but of what the book is about, it's about insignificance. The hotel scene left me with taste of bile in my mouth, I had to stop reading and take a walk.

I really liked the book, the character are alienated and superficial, trying to navigate a non time specific la, all rich, all bored all high with varius drugs, kids without a future trying to live on the edge, parents that are unable to love their kids and try to make up for it with money and alcool. All trying to be someone, but, In my opinion, all failing in one way or another.

I loved all the references, the music, the city, oh, the city, it actually made me wanting to drive in the city at night waiting for the sunrise. But I also see where Ellis took inspiration, I actually don't know if the book were inspired by Almost transparent Blue, but some scenes were pretty close. Nonetheless it's worth the read.

I wonder if Clay found his place, maybe not with Blair, maybe not in Los Angeles.

helena_dobbs's review against another edition

4.0

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