American Psycho

Author: Brett Easton Ellis

Publication details: New York: Vintage Books 1991

This title is a first person narrative. There is also a movie with the same name released in 2000. This book is very gruesome, violent and disturbing.

This title is about a twenty-six year old who works on Wall Street; he is a handsome, sophisticated, charming and intelligent psychopath. This takes us to a head-on collision with America's greatest dream- and its worst nightmare - this is black comedy about a world which we all recognize but never wish to confront.

Every character in this book is twisted and unlikable. This title highlights the meaning of horror. Things do not end well for the characters.

This book is recommended for teenagers and young adults. Take time to read this book. It is full of horror.