Bret Easton Ellis's controversial novel follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York investment banker whose carefully curated exterior masks a horrifying inner life of violence and psychosis. A scathing satire of 1980s consumer culture, materialism, and toxic masculinity, the book blurs the lines between reality and delusion, challenging readers to confront the emptiness beneath social facades. Ellis's precise, detached prose creates a chilling portrait of a mind unraveling, making American Psycho a landmark work of transgressive fiction.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Ellis doesn't just tell a story, he dissects an entire cultural moment. American Psycho is more than shock value; it's a razor-sharp critique of capitalism, identity, and the performative nature of success in late 20th-century America.

DETAILS: • Author: Bret Easton Ellis • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 6, 1991 • ISBN: 9780679735779

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