Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis

Less Than Zero

Less Than Zero #1

Bret Easton Ellis

208 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Set in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, Less than Zero has become a timeless classic. This coolly mesmerizing novel is a raw, powerful portrait of a lost generation who have experienced sex, drugs, and disaffection at too early an age.  They live ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,594 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
sad 48%
reflective 42%
tense 35%
challenging 24%
emotional 18%
mysterious 10%
funny 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 28%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.41

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