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A review by emufranklin
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I do think this book was the a journal of a white man letting out his worst imaginings.
In saying there is something to credit in the absolute silliness of Patrick Bateman that could almost make you forget the absolute horror of the torture scenes.
In saying there is something to credit in the absolute silliness of Patrick Bateman that could almost make you forget the absolute horror of the torture scenes.
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Torture, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Gore, Excrement, Drug use, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Cannibalism, Body horror, Blood, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Violence, and Sexual content