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Pros
It's great and confusing at the same time. The obsessive amount of detail the author goes into regarding attire, accessories, etc. The book really picks up pace after then.
Cons
It is only a coincidence that this particular novel was when i had implemented my brand new “50-page rule’ for ejecting a book to my figurative dnf shelf. I have absolutely no desire to ever read another thing bret easton ellis has written. The book i... Read More
There are a few fun ideas that work better in the movie, such as the fact that all the characters are ultimately interchangeable. There is a scene that is so deranged. After the third or fourth chapter about huey lewis or facial scrub, it just becomes... Read More
His constant use of "hardbody" is annoying, as well as his basic descriptions of women in the novel. I can't help picturing the author * behind his hand as he dashes off a series of stomach churning */*/* scenes. I think he just wrote down the most re... Read More
This “novel’ consists of vapid vignettes (don’t look for anything even remotely resembling a plot) narrated by and focused on the savage and superficial appetites of patrick bateman. The last half of the book is allegedly a continuous chronicle of bat... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Great quality book and not a bad story
I own this book in three formats i cherish it so much soft cover ebook and audiobook
This is an ultradisturbing book that haunted me for three days after i finished
His cold detachment made the crimes even more violent and disturbing
Shipping
The book came in time and undamaged
Arrived on time and in good condition
Book arrived quickly after order but arrived slightly damaged
Packaging/appearance
The product came with just the cover i wanted
The book came with a dent on the book and a good half of the book
I was surprised to see it arrived brand new sealed and in excellent condition especially since it’s an out of print cover
Competitiveness
He constantly compares himself to others based on what brand of clothing or accessories they are wearing and spends a significa... Read More
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- This product had a total of 12,792 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 5 2024.
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If you are a man and think you are just like him fr maybe discover some empathy and get tested for autism cause pat meets the dsm5 perfectly and so maybe you do too
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This book dared to laugh in societys face and turn every thing people value into a joke all the while crossing taboo violence imaginary boundaries that most authors wouldnt dare cross
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The dark humor is not lost on me
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The book hasnt changed in that time but i have
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I know my friends on here will hate this but if i had to read one more paragraph about who was wearing what or what was ordered for dinner or what the morning talk show was about i fear id throw my kindle across the room
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And yes im very disappointed in myself for feeling this way but its how i feel
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He’s also a racist and sexist serial killer who narrates his disgusting crimes with a flat affectless voice
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Ellis is using the andy warhol playbook here and he’s got all the moves down pat
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