A review by steveissketchy
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

challenging dark funny tense 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

4.25

An interesting take and perspective from the dark mind of a white, upper-class, privileged male in the big apple. Disgustingly gory, hilariously out of touch at times, but also really slow and at other times, just boring. If you do not want to be deeply disturbed, I would not recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Cannibalism, Abortion, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism