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.
The 319th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1002
This book was first published in 1991
12 Lists
- score: 150 -- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die - 2006 (Weight: 150)
- score: 108 -- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime - 2014 (Weight: 108)
- score: 94 -- Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World - 2015 (Weight: 90)
- score: 93 -- 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction - 1999 (Weight: 93)
- score: 90 -- The Great American Novels - 2024 (Weight: 90)
- score: 84 -- The Big Read - 2003 (Weight: 84)
- score: 78 -- The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users - 2008 (Weight: 78)
- score: 78 -- Waterstone's Books of the Century - 1997 (Weight: 78)
- score: 69 -- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 - 2011 (Weight: 69)
- score: 69 -- The Books You've Always Meant to Read - 2020 (Weight: 69)
- score: 57 -- The 100 Best Books in the World - 2021 (Weight: 57)
- score: 30 -- 22 of the Funniest Novels Since ‘Catch-22’ - 2024 (Weight: 30)