Summary - American Psycho: Based On The Book By Bret Easton Ellis

SUMMARY

AMERICAN PSYCHO

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BRET EASTON ELLIS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

A Glimpse into the World of Patrick Bateman

The Rituals of Status and Appearance

Beneath the Surface: Dark Thoughts and Observations

Social Gatherings and Shallow Interactions

The Blurring of Reality and Disturbing Fantasies

Encounters and Growing Instability

Attempts at Connection and Failed Relationships

Implications of Violence and Decay

Unraveling and Confession

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis delves into the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker in 1980s New York City. He navigates a world of expensive tastes, status symbols, and superficial relationships. Beneath this veneer of success, Bateman harbors dark and violent urges, blurring the lines between reality and his gruesome fantasies. The narrative explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the dehumanizing effects of wealth and societal expectations. The book presents a disturbing look at the potential for darkness lurking beneath a polished exterior.

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Release date

Audiobook: 18 March 2025