The PHYSICAL quality of the book is great. Paper-back, doesn’t fall apart, great whatever. The book itself though?
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
As a read I find it so incredibly boring, pretentious and self indulgent (to an extent). I tried giving it the benefit of doubt when the main character patrick bateman would go on and on endlessly, ceaselessly, RELENTLESSLY on and on… and on and on and ON about clothing/fashion, accessories, “good music”, stereo systems, shoes, buttons, designer socks, underwear, tie pins, pocket squares, food, restaurants, drinks, clubs, etc… but it was so boring and repetitive. I get that this is a critique about 80s yuppie lifestyle and the detachment of people like bateman and his colleagues as they live on in the drone like lifestyle of wall street corporate culture. But come on… could you have been more creative? Showcased BETTER just how bateman was losing his mind? The way the author would monotonously go from fashion to random gorey murder and sexual exploits was just so messy. There was no pace or progression to bateman. I know he is supposed to come off as just a shallow no-depth character but I feel like the reader could have experienced or seen more: some sort of understanding? Connection maybe? Something. But no. This was mindless nonsense. The author could have showcased his points, criticisms and perspectives better and all he managed to do was bore the reader to death or disturb them. There is absolutely no plot to follow. Some positives i guess were the creativity of the murder scenes and how he would enact them in gorey detail. Also the way the author would get the reader confused between who is who and what is what, in a sense putting us in batemans confused and disturbed mind. This way a decent way of showing how all the people in his world were just like him. Another thing was I guess it showed how he used murder as a way to maybe escape his world and that everyone was basically just like him or similar also using things like affairs and drugs to escape the cycle.
Overall everything is too repetitive. It gets to a point where the reader just rolls their eyes and wants to scream out “OH MY GOD WE GET IT! YOU LOVE GIORGIO ARMANI!”
Bateman is really crazy. We can clearly see that. But if you want a book with more pace and depth this is definitely not it. If you want a book that critiques American society, the rich, the 80s yuppie life, the treatment of wealthy vs poor, etc. eh… i guess this ok. There is definitely something better out there. Way better… in my opinion this was painfully boring. No stimulation whatsoever. The few cases where the movie was better if not at the very least more entertaining. It sums up everything that happens in the book. You get the point. People who love bateman clearly have never read the book because not even bateman likes bateman. No one does. Hes boring, the book is boring, hes shallow, so is the book. Those who idolize Bateman probably have as much depth to them as a puddle. I cant express to you enough how mind numbing this book was
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The PHYSICAL quality of the book is great. Paper-back, doesn’t fall apart, great whatever. The book itself though? **SPOILERS AHEAD**As a read I find it so incredibly boring, pretentious and self indulgent (to an extent). I tried giving it the benefit of doubt when the main character patrick bateman would go on and on endlessly, ceaselessly, RELENTLESSLY on and on… and on and on and ON about clothing/fashion, accessories, “good music”, stereo systems, shoes, buttons, designer socks, underwear, tie pins, pocket squares, food, restaurants, drinks, clubs, etc… but it was so boring and repetitive. I get that this is a critique about 80s yuppie lifestyle and the detachment of people like bateman and his colleagues as they live on in the drone like lifestyle of wall street corporate culture. But come on… could you have been more creative? Showcased BETTER just how bateman was losing his mind? The way the author would monotonously go from fashion to random gorey murder and sexual exploits was just so messy. There was no pace or progression to bateman. I know he is supposed to come off as just a shallow no-depth character but I feel like the reader could have experienced or seen more: some sort of understanding? Connection maybe? Something. But no. This was mindless nonsense. The author could have showcased his points, criticisms and perspectives better and all he managed to do was bore the reader to death or disturb them. There is absolutely no plot to follow. Some positives i guess were the creativity of the murder scenes and how he would enact them in gorey detail. Also the way the author would get the reader confused between who is who and what is what, in a sense putting us in batemans confused and disturbed mind. This way a decent way of showing how all the people in his world were just like him. Another thing was I guess it showed how he used murder as a way to maybe escape his world and that everyone was basically just like him or similar also using things like affairs and drugs to escape the cycle.Overall everything is too repetitive. It gets to a point where the reader just rolls their eyes and wants to scream out “OH MY GOD WE GET IT! YOU LOVE GIORGIO ARMANI!”Bateman is really crazy. We can clearly see that. But if you want a book with more pace and depth this is definitely not it. If you want a book that critiques American society, the rich, the 80s yuppie life, the treatment of wealthy vs poor, etc. eh… i guess this ok. There is definitely something better out there. Way better… in my opinion this was painfully boring. No stimulation whatsoever. The few cases where the movie was better if not at the very least more entertaining. It sums up everything that happens in the book. You get the point. People who love bateman clearly have never read the book because not even bateman likes bateman. No one does. Hes boring, the book is boring, hes shallow, so is the book. Those who idolize Bateman probably have as much depth to them as a puddle. I cant express to you enough how mind numbing this book was
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
The PHYSICAL quality of the book is great. Paper-back, doesn’t fall apart, great whatever. The book itself though?
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
As a read I find it so incredibly boring, pretentious and self indulgent (to an extent). I tried giving it the benefit of doubt when the main character patrick bateman would go on and on endlessly, ceaselessly, RELENTLESSLY on and on… and on and on and ON about clothing/fashion, accessories, “good music”, stereo systems, shoes, buttons, designer socks, underwear, tie pins, pocket squares, food, restaurants, drinks, clubs, etc… but it was so boring and repetitive. I get that this is a critique about 80s yuppie lifestyle and the detachment of people like bateman and his colleagues as they live on in the drone like lifestyle of wall street corporate culture. But come on… could you have been more creative? Showcased BETTER just how bateman was losing his mind? The way the author would monotonously go from fashion to random gorey murder and sexual exploits was just so messy. There was no pace or progression to bateman. I know he is supposed to come off as just a shallow no-depth character but I feel like the reader could have experienced or seen more: some sort of understanding? Connection maybe? Something. But no. This was mindless nonsense. The author could have showcased his points, criticisms and perspectives better and all he managed to do was bore the reader to death or disturb them. There is absolutely no plot to follow. Some positives i guess were the creativity of the murder scenes and how he would enact them in gorey detail. Also the way the author would get the reader confused between who is who and what is what, in a sense putting us in batemans confused and disturbed mind. This way a decent way of showing how all the people in his world were just like him. Another thing was I guess it showed how he used murder as a way to maybe escape his world and that everyone was basically just like him or similar also using things like affairs and drugs to escape the cycle.
Overall everything is too repetitive. It gets to a point where the reader just rolls their eyes and wants to scream out “OH MY GOD WE GET IT! YOU LOVE GIORGIO ARMANI!”
Bateman is really crazy. We can clearly see that. But if you want a book with more pace and depth this is definitely not it. If you want a book that critiques American society, the rich, the 80s yuppie life, the treatment of wealthy vs poor, etc. eh… i guess this ok. There is definitely something better out there. Way better… in my opinion this was painfully boring. No stimulation whatsoever. The few cases where the movie was better if not at the very least more entertaining. It sums up everything that happens in the book. You get the point. People who love bateman clearly have never read the book because not even bateman likes bateman. No one does. Hes boring, the book is boring, hes shallow, so is the book. Those who idolize Bateman probably have as much depth to them as a puddle. I cant express to you enough how mind numbing this book was
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- TheErgoProxyReviewed in Canada on March 1, 2024
A Disturbing and Satirical Exploration of 1980s Excess and Moral Decay
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a disturbing and controversial exploration of consumerism, narcissism, and the dark underbelly of 1980s American society. Through the lens of its protagonist, Patrick Bateman, Ellis delves into the depths of a mind consumed by materialism, violence, and moral decay.TheErgoProxyA Disturbing and Satirical Exploration of 1980s Excess and Moral Decay
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2024
One of the most striking aspects of "American Psycho" is its unflinching portrayal of the excesses and depravity of Wall Street culture during the 1980s. Through Bateman's perspective, Ellis exposes the shallow and superficial nature of the world inhabited by the wealthy elite, where status symbols and social hierarchies reign supreme.
Central to the novel is Bateman's descent into madness and violence, as he struggles to maintain his facade of normalcy while grappling with his inner demons. Ellis's prose is both vivid and visceral, painting a chilling portrait of a man teetering on the brink of insanity.
Moreover, "American Psycho" is a deeply satirical work that skewers the hypocrisies and contradictions of contemporary American society. Ellis employs dark humor and irony to critique the culture of consumerism and commodification that pervades every aspect of Bateman's world.
However, it's important to note that "American Psycho" is not for the faint of heart. The novel contains graphic scenes of violence, sexual depravity, and psychological horror that may be disturbing to some readers. Ellis's unflinching portrayal of Bateman's descent into madness is not easy to digest, and readers should approach the book with caution.
In conclusion, "American Psycho" is a challenging and provocative work that offers a disturbing glimpse into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. Ellis's uncompromising exploration of violence, materialism, and moral decay makes for a confronting read that lingers long after the final page is turned.
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- Mitsuri kanarojiReviewed in India on September 2, 2024
A monumental trophy for my shelf.
