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American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a dark, satirical novel that delves into the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful New York City investment banker. Beneath his polished exterior lies a violent and psychopathic nature, which he hides from those around him. The story explores themes of consumerism, superficiality, and the unraveling of Bateman's mental state.
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American Psycho

An international bestseller and true modern classic, American Psycho is a bleak, bitter, black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront.

An international bestseller and true modern classic, American Psycho is a bleak, bitter, black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront.

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American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Celebrating 50 years of Picador Books.

I like to dissect girls. Did you know I'm utterly insane?

Patrick Bateman has it all: good looks, youth, charm, a job on Wall Street, and reservations at every new restaurant in town. He is also a psychopath. A man addicted to his superficial, perfect life, he pulls us into a dark underworld where the American Dream becomes a nightmare...

With an introduction by Irvine Welsh, Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho is one of the most controversial and talked-about novels of all time. A multi-million-copy bestseller hailed as a modern classic, it is a violent and outrageous black comedy about the darkest side of human nature.

Part of the Picador Collection, a new series showcasing the best of modern literature.

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American Psycho is praised for its controlled and significant commentary on culture, judged by high standards for its portrayal of a society addicted to blandness. It effectively explores the mindless preoccupations of its era and is considered clever and shatteringly effective. Despite its shocking content, it is recognised for addressing profound themes akin to Dostoyevsky's works.

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ISBN: 9781529077155

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picador

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Bret Easton Ellis is the author of several novels, including Imperial Bedrooms, Less Than Zero, The Rules of Attraction, American Psycho, Glamorama and Lunar Park, and a collection of stories, The Informers. Less Than Zero, The Rules of Attraction, American Psycho and The Informers have all been made into films. His first work of non-fiction, White, was published in 2019. He is the host of the Bret Easton Ellis Podcast available on Patreon. He lives in Los Angeles.

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