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A review by bluemomo
Meno di zero by Bret Easton Ellis
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.
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.