A review by tcheburashka
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

challenging dark funny fast-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

3.75

i would give this book 4 stars, but with the amount of graphic violence against mostly women it doesn't feel right. the novel is incredibly compelling though and the stream of consciousness style is very interesting. but pls look at the cws and take breaks for your own sanity and well-being

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Classism