283 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671622343
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 September 1987
Description
Paul wants Sean but settles for Richard. Sean only has eyes for Lauren who pines for absent Victor. Author Bret Easton Ellis trains his gaze on the students at self-consciously bohemian Camden College. He treats their sexual posturings and agonies...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,073 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
reflective 44%
sad 28%
emotional 26%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Addiction, AbortionMinor
Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship
283 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671622343
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 September 1987
Description
Paul wants Sean but settles for Richard. Sean only has eyes for Lauren who pines for absent Victor. Author Bret Easton Ellis trains his gaze on the students at self-consciously bohemian Camden College. He treats their sexual posturings and agonies...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,073 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
reflective 44%
sad 28%
emotional 26%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Addiction, AbortionMinor
Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship