American Psycho

Style and Technique

«American Psycho» by Bret Easton Ellis is characterized by sharp and uncompromising storytelling, with descriptions rich in detail, where great attention is paid to the material and consumer culture of the 1980s. Ellis uses a first-person narrative, allowing readers to delve deeper into the mind of the protagonist, Patrick Bateman, and his distorted perception of reality. The language of the book explores Bateman's dark yet banal behavior, as well as his obsessive-compulsive attention to the details of everyday life and consumer preferences. The novel is notable for its combination of brutality and satire on American society, focused on superficial values. Ellis masterfully intertwines insensitivity and cynicism with a carefully crafted narrative structure, emphasizing Bateman's fragmented and scattered attention, reflecting his mental state and worldview.