A review by waltjessexo
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

dark slow-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

3.5

the point is that it's disturbing and on-the-nose, but it being "the point" doesn't mean you have to call it a good book. it accomplishes making you feel horrified and is necessary art but it's normal to not enjoy it anyway.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Outing, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Antisemitism, Medical content, Cannibalism, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

this guy doesn't see minorities as human nor does anyone in the main cast.