10-18-2010, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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American Psycho
Anyone else read this interesting work? Much different than the movie.
At times the vividness of the writing was getting to me and I was actually feeling myself cringing as I read. Definitely the most disgusting thing I've ever read-- not because of the violence, but because of the attitude towards it I suppose. And the blood fetish aspect is a bit frightening. But the most frightening thing is that you get used to it when reading (that is, you look at it in a way that just seems acceptable and enjoyable), which can't be a good thing. Very different. Now I need to return some video tapes.
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10-18-2010, 09:22 AM | #2 |
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Yep, it's an excellent book. The satire of 80's yuppie culture is a bit more obvious in the book, and I think much of it was lost in the movie (even though I love the movie, too).
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10-18-2010, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, the book just provided so much more of a connecting experience with the entire setting. Not to mention you really get into Bateman's head with it. Christian Bale did an excellent job in the film-- I thought he had that psychopathic portrayal on the outside that you'd expect to see from Bateman's character.
But yeah, like most book/movie transitions, book was much better but like you said, still a great film.
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10-18-2010, 09:43 AM | #5 |
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I don't see what's inappropriate about that. I'm not spamming, I just have topics to post ;c go away.
PS: I actually learned some really good formal wear advice from this book. Bateman knows his stuff.
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Actually, even fashion is satirized in the book. The whole point is that Bateman doesn't know what he's talking about. He mixes brands that are normally seen as fashion no-nos and various functions of fashion etiquette are intentionally incorrect (such as how to wear a tie-bar, etc).
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Ellis is a tremendous author, considering he was approached for publication while still in college. I haven't read a book of his that I disliked entirely, only mostly, but that's kind of the point.
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It was a laugh riot.
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Don't you have to go return some videotapes?
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I've been meaning to purchase this book as I was suggested it a while ago... I've just been putting it off really though. I shall buy it the next time I get the chance!
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01-24-2011, 10:21 PM | #13 |
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I've actually used "I have to return some video tapes." as a joke in certain situations. They all thought I was serious.
This morning on the Patty Winters Show they talked about why Mechablob should stop bumming around and buy this fantastic book.
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pretty good book and funny movie.
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I finally ordered it, and I'm going to read it when it arrives!
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I recommend reading more of Bret Easton Ellis if this is the only one you have read by him.
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haven't read it, but the movie is awesome(:
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