A review by meganium
American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-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
3.5
The book is great in that it does what it's intending to do: shock and horrify the reader, while making a poignant statement about corporate life. But I found it a little gratutious, particularly in the second half, which is basically just constant rape and murder. Preferred the film as this was a really difficult read.
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Hate crime, Blood, Torture, Sexual content, and Homophobia