American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis

fiction classics horror thriller challenging dark slow-paced

386 pages | first published 1991

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An international bestseller and true modern classic, American Psycho is a bleak, bitter, black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront.

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Summary of 11110 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 60%
challenging 48%
funny 26%
mysterious 18%
reflective 14%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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