American Psycho

An American novel from 1991, written by Bret Easton Ellis, is a brutal satire on consumer culture, elite decadence, and senseless violence. Set in 1980s New York, a world of high finance, expensive restaurants, and designer suits, it follows Patrick Bateman, a successful investment banker who appears to lead a life of luxury. However, beneath his polished exterior lurks the mind of a cold-blooded serial killer who commits monstrous crimes. As the story progresses, the line between reality and delusion blurs, leaving the reader questioning whether his atrocities are real or the product of a deranged imagination. Controversial for its graphic violence and misanthropic perspective, the novel has become a cult classic, exposing the emptiness and soullessness of the capitalist elite.