A review by joebobhi
American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis

challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I can’t decide if this is brilliant or gratuitous. Social commentary stands strong even if references are outdated. Gore is very hard to get through at times, as is the racist and sexist attitudes of nearly everyone in the book.
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