About “The rules of attraction”
The novel is set in a fictional New England university and follows a group of self-absorbed individuals involved in sex, drugs, and self-destruction. The story begins with a character who becomes drunk and loses her virginity in a roommate's room. The book continues in the style of Ellis's previous work, using run-on sentences and focusing on themes of sex, drugs, and violence. It features multiple narrators and a semi-coherent plot. The characters are described as despicable and immoral, with no redeeming qualities. The novel offers a dark portrayal of college life, suggesting that the characters reflect real people. It is a 1987 novel by Bret Easton Ellis.
Book details
- Published
- 2023
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9781035012749
- ISBN
- 9781035012749
View more editions (5)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rules of Attraction | 2023 | 9781035012749 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The rules of attraction | 1998 | 067978148X | Buy on Amazon |
 | The rules of attraction | 1988 | 0330301861 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The rules of attraction | 1988 | 0140112286 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The rules of attraction | 1987 | 067162234X | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The rules of attraction?
The rules of attraction by Bret Easton Ellis has 283 pages.
