American Psycho

Summary

«American Psycho» is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. It tells the story of Patrick Bateman, a young and successful financier from Manhattan leading a double life. By day, he is a model employee and a paragon of high society, but by night he becomes a serial killer who ruthlessly and with exquisite cruelty eliminates his victims. The novel vividly illustrates the consumer culture of the 1980s, social apathy, and moral decay hidden behind the shiny facade of the American dream. The main themes of the work include identity, the superficiality of social relationships, and inner emptiness. The book's controversial nature sparked much debate due to its graphic depictions of violence and sexualized content.