American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis

416 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction horror thriller challenging dark slow-paced
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Description

An international bestseller and true modern classic, American Psycho is a bleak, bitter, black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront.

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Moods

dark 98%
tense 61%
challenging 48%
funny 28%
mysterious 18%
reflective 14%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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