American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis weaves together a masterpiece of American consumerism avarice. Set in post-1980s New York City, American Psycho follows the "adventures" of Patrick Bateman, a young, successful inventment banker at Pierce & Pierce (also in Bonfire of the Vanities) investment firm. Patrick is deranged and the novel is filled with bone-chilling descriptions of gory and unnecessary violence. As per usual with an Ellis novel, he employs a very unique and detacted tone. He uses lengthy descriptions of non-consequential items to show how wrapped up in this lifestyle Patrick really is. He is incredibly crude and short with his temper. Patrick is the typical anti-hero and you learn to accept his dirty habits as they increase in volume and gore.