A review by heyfernance
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

challenging dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This really wasn’t what I went in expecting (well some of it I expected). The claustrophobia Easton Ellis creates with the steam of consciousness brand vomit/businessman word salad is really effective, so much so that it’s downright overwhelming. It’s a great book but I wouldn’t exactly say I had a good time reading it because so much of it feels like being in a crowded mall during a panic attack. 
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