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American Psycho
by Bret Easton Ellis
If you are any of the following, I recommend that you do not read this book:
1. Easily offended
2. Squeamish
3. Easily disgusted
4. Closed-minded
5. Unable to accept the harsh reality of the world
That being said, wow.
Clearly, Ellis is not a poetic writer who loves long, flowy, gorgeous sentences that make you melt. And clearly, he does not want, nor need to be such a writer. After reading this book, I see that Ellis is a man who wants to get his thoughts out in the most explicit, "understand me, dammit!" manner. I like it. I like it a lot.
This is a novel that hits you in the face. The novel, like Bateman does, will rip out your eyes and make you probably mutter animal-like gurgles under your breath during the sex-that-turns-into-rape and mutilation scenes. American Psycho is a hard look at consumerism, materialism, psychosis, greed, and lust..something that Americans obsess themselves with.
I devoured this book in three days. In those three days, I scoffed at pretentious and powerful businessmen, gagged and felt sorry over prostitutes, and felt the need to slap everyone who has ever taunted the homeless. I think this novel is a great representation of the effects of consumerism and enormous wealth. Although it is somewhat of an exaggeration (probably to get the point across) it is in NO MEANS overly exaggerated.
I find Bateman more intriguing as he deteriorated. The deterioration was almost seamless, which I thought was masterful on Ellis's part. As much as I think I could pick out a place in the book that marks Bateman's definite push over the deep end, I feel as though I cannot, as there are too many dramatic, shocking, and equally disturbing points in the book.
The part I enjoyed the most, were the last few chapters. I found myself in Jean's position when we got inside of Bateman's head during their lunch and so forth throughout the ending scenes; I found myself pitying Bateman disgustingly. But eventually I snapped to my senses.
If you're looking for a novel with a concrete ending, please do not look towards this book. People constantly find themselves in dispute; Ellis left the ending of the book the way it is on purpose. Think. Look at it from all angles. Use it to draw information about the real world and society today.
And hope some day you'll get a reservation at Dorsia.
1. Easily offended
2. Squeamish
3. Easily disgusted
4. Closed-minded
5. Unable to accept the harsh reality of the world
That being said, wow.
Clearly, Ellis is not a poetic writer who loves long, flowy, gorgeous sentences that make you melt. And clearly, he does not want, nor need to be such a writer. After reading this book, I see that Ellis is a man who wants to get his thoughts out in the most explicit, "understand me, dammit!" manner. I like it. I like it a lot.
This is a novel that hits you in the face. The novel, like Bateman does, will rip out your eyes and make you probably mutter animal-like gurgles under your breath during the sex-that-turns-into-rape and mutilation scenes. American Psycho is a hard look at consumerism, materialism, psychosis, greed, and lust..something that Americans obsess themselves with.
I devoured this book in three days. In those three days, I scoffed at pretentious and powerful businessmen, gagged and felt sorry over prostitutes, and felt the need to slap everyone who has ever taunted the homeless. I think this novel is a great representation of the effects of consumerism and enormous wealth. Although it is somewhat of an exaggeration (probably to get the point across) it is in NO MEANS overly exaggerated.
I find Bateman more intriguing as he deteriorated. The deterioration was almost seamless, which I thought was masterful on Ellis's part. As much as I think I could pick out a place in the book that marks Bateman's definite push over the deep end, I feel as though I cannot, as there are too many dramatic, shocking, and equally disturbing points in the book.
The part I enjoyed the most, were the last few chapters. I found myself in Jean's position when we got inside of Bateman's head during their lunch and so forth throughout the ending scenes; I found myself pitying Bateman disgustingly. But eventually I snapped to my senses.
If you're looking for a novel with a concrete ending, please do not look towards this book. People constantly find themselves in dispute; Ellis left the ending of the book the way it is on purpose. Think. Look at it from all angles. Use it to draw information about the real world and society today.
And hope some day you'll get a reservation at Dorsia.