Essential
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Some people just aren't going to 'get' a book like this because it's one that requires some level of thought over and above simply scanning the words on the page. Don't get me wrong, it's not a 'difficult' book or unaccesable, it just begs more of its reader than A to B plot mechanics. There's no neat ending and it's not a 'story' as such. It's so much more. Rich in humour and characterisation, there's a whole word written between the lines of what is actually seen and experienced by the narrator Bateman here. I advise anyone with the time and inclination to delve into this world. Don't be put off by the sex and violence or the holier-than-thou's that have attacked this book over the years. Its not even a book about a psycho really, it's nothing of the sort. They're wrong. They didn't get it. They just didn't understand. If you're here, interested and know any of Ellis's work - don't fret. You're gonna absolutely love this one.
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Vile, boring and incredibly unfunny
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This is the only book I have ever thrown in the bin, I'm only thankful that I didn't pay any money for it or I would have been gutted. It was passed on by a friend who couldn't get into it and I can't say I blame her. The constant monologues on the songs of Phil Collins etc made a dull book even duller and Patrick Bateman's character was written in a totally unbelievable one-dimensional way. I will read anything but I struggled with this one, thankfully it is now landfill.
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a must
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One of the best books of our times. This is what our civilisation is really about. A must, for everybody, but especially for president Bush.
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READ THIS BOOK
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This was reccomended to me by a friend. I am not familiar with Ellis's work, but this is one book that everyone should read. This is a black satire on what goes on in the American Dream, and how one man lives out his very own american nightmare. Just read it!
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an exeptional book, that is as funny as it is horrific
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having read all of ellis's work, this in my opinion is easily one of his best. The theme of a serial killer that walks amongst the rich and priviledged is merely a context for what has become a severely misunderstood book. It really focuses on the type of minset that was characterised by the boom of the 80's, and the focus many people put on the surface and appearance of things, that really have no value. The whole issue of did he or didn't he actually kill will be a topic of discussion for a long time. Enjoy!
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