American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
The novel is a disturbing and graphic exploration of the mind of a wealthy, young and handsome Wall Street investment banker who is also a psychopathic serial killer. He leads a double life, appearing to be a charming and sophisticated businessman by day, while indulging in horrific acts of violence and murder by night. The narrative provides a satirical critique of 1980s American consumer culture, vanity, and excess, while also delving into the dark underbelly of human nature.
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- 2nd on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 17th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 76th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 77th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 185th on The Big Read (BBC)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- 22 of the Funniest Novels Since ‘Catch-22’ (New York Times)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)