American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis (1991)

Narrated by Patrick Bateman, a wealthy, materialistic Wall Street broker

Patrick’s life is full of empty luxury and shallow relationships

Patrick’s life takes a darker turn as he begins to commit heinous acts of violence

He spirals into a depraved world of murder, torture and cannibalism

The novel is set against the backdrop of 1980s New York City

It is a satire of 1980s consumer culture and materialism

Patrick’s inner monologues often devolve into musings on popular culture and consumerism

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