American Psycho

About “American Psycho”

American Psycho is a 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The story is told from the perspective of Patrick Bateman, a serial killer who works as an investment banker in Manhattan. The book has been described as controversial, with some countries requiring it to be sold shrink-wrapped due to its disturbing content. Despite this, it has received praise from critics and academics, who highlight its transgressive and postmodern elements.