A review by n1ghthag
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fucked up thriller with that’s as horny as it is revolting. I couldn’t put it down. A great exploration of the LGBT trope of do I want be you, fuck you or kill you? Also, Brett Easton Ellis hates vaginas!
Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, Body horror, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit