American Psycho
American Psycho
Author: Bret Easton Ellis
Number Of Pages: 399
EAN: 9780679735779
Release Date: 06-03-1991
Summary:
Step into the twisted world of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy Wall Street investment banker hiding a dark secret in Bret Easton Ellis' gripping novel, "American Psycho." Unravel Bateman's carefully crafted facade, revealing a chillingly detached individual obsessed with materialism, appearance, and his own sinister fantasies. Diving deep into themes of consumerism, superficiality, and modern society's dehumanizing nature, this book exposes the hollowness beneath 1980s New York City's glittering exterior. Ellis' captivating storytelling takes us into the darkest corners of human nature, while the intense violence sparks discussions about morality, empathy, and our own potential for evil. As we explore Bateman's unraveling psyche, we witness his descent into madness. In the end, this novel makes us face the unsettling reality that monsters can hide in plain sight, making us wonder: Could any of us become the next American psycho?
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