American Psycho

[Spenner]

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.

[MrRubix]

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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).

[Spenner]

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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.

[Emo_Saur_]

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posting.. so.. many.. threads

[Spenner]

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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.

[MrRubix]

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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).

[MalReynolds]

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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.

[mnnicol]

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[MrRubix]

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It was a laugh riot.

[Reincarnate]

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Don't you have to go return some videotapes?

[Mechablob]

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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!

[MetalAtlas]

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"Please insert cat into ATM"

[Spenner]

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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.

[ffraxis]

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pretty good book and funny movie.

i did wonder what happened after though..

[G.S.M]

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pretty good book and funny movie.

i did wonder what happened after though..

Never read the book...

good movie though and enjoyed it