American Psycho

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a controversial novel published by Pan Macmillan on February 17, 2022. This edition features a new cover and spans 400 pages in English. The narrative follows Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street professional who embodies charm and success while concealing his psychopathic tendencies. The book delves into the darker aspects of human nature through a blend of black comedy and horror.
Readers will encounter a vivid exploration of Bateman’s life, where his obsession with superficiality leads him into a disturbing underworld. The story presents themes of psychological tension and societal critique, reflecting on the American Dream’s transformation into a nightmare. This edition is part of the Picador Collection, highlighting significant works in modern literature.
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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.
With an introduction by Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting.
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 . . .
Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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