American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a provocative, darkly satirical novel that delves into the chilling world of 1980s Wall Street excess. At its centre is Patrick Bateman — a twenty-six-year-old investment banker who appears to have it all: wealth, status, charm, and an immaculate image. But beneath the slick veneer lies a deeply disturbed individual, whose polished persona masks violent, psychopathic tendencies.
This controversial literary thriller paints an unflinching portrait of a society obsessed with appearance, consumerism, and surface-level perfection. Through Bateman’s detached and increasingly unhinged perspective, American Psycho explores the terrifying void lurking behind affluence and social success. Sharply written and laced with unsettling black humour, it blurs the line between civilisation and savagery in a world where image is everything and morality is optional.
A modern cult classic and bestseller, American Psycho is as shocking as it is compelling — perfect for readers who appreciate disturbing psychological fiction, biting social satire, and novels that fearlessly dissect the darker sides of human nature.
