American Psycho

[DK II]

the book.

Is it worth buying?

[ironneck]

the book.

Is it worth buying?

i read der vorleser in school

[DK II]

i read der vorleser in school

i don't give a flying fuck about der Vorleser, i want to know if American Psycho is worth buying.

 

[Army of One]

I watched the film and then tried to read the book but didnt like it too much tbh, loved the film tho.

[affeman]

the book.

Is it worth buying?

Abso-fucking-lutely, probably the best and most fascinating book I've ever read. After that book you're not the same anymore, you'll see the whole world through different eyes, I promise.

Can recommend basically everything by Bret Easton Ellis (except for "Rules of Attraction" maybe, that one sucked imo)

[DK II]

Abso-fucking-lutely, probably the best and most fascinating book I've ever read.

Can recommend basically everything by Bret Easton Ellis (except for "Rules of Attraction" maybe, that one sucked imo)

I watched the film and then tried to read the book but didnt like it too much tbh, loved the film tho.

Thank you two.

[affeman]

I watched the film and then tried to read the book but didnt like it too much tbh, loved the film tho.

That was exactly the wrong order my friend.

The movie is the biggest bullshit compared to the book. When you regard him as something completely stand-alone that it's ok, but NEVER make the mistake and compare him to the book, it's almost upsetting.

[DK II]

That was exactly the wrong order my friend.

The movie is the biggest bullshit compared to the book. When you regard him as something completely stand-alone that it's ok, but NEVER make the mistake and compare him to the book, it's almost upsetting.

Doesn't that go for all movies that were made after books?

You simply cannot compare the two.

[Pete Nice]

Great book, definitely one of my favorites.  Bret Easton Ellis is fascinating as he utilizes absolutely amazing detail to describe everything from clothing to murders.

[affeman]

Doesn't that go for all movies that were made after books?

You simply cannot compare the two.

Probably in many cases, right.

For me this one was simply upsetting because I was so passionate about the book. The movie simply can't capture for one minute the sick, nihilistic atmosphere Ellis creates in his books. I mean this book really shows you how senseless and empty life is, that there is actually no point in being.

[DK II]

Probably in many cases, right.

For me this one was simply upsetting because I was so passionate about the book. The movie simply can't capture for one minute the sick, nihilistic atmosphere Ellis creates in his books. I mean this book really shows you how senseless and empty life is, that there is actually no point in being.

lol, cool. My view is probably totally the opposite, i enjoy life to the fullest.

I think i will stop by the book store on the way home and hope i can pick up a copy!

[ironneck]

gayer than letting a book touch your feelings

[DK II]

gayer than letting a book touch your feelings

Are you saying the Qu'ran is shit?

 

[ironneck]

Are you saying the Qu'ran is shit?

 

reading is so overrated

[affeman]

reading is so overrated

I agree. I only read Bret Easton Ellis books, and this guy publishes a new book approx. every 5 years.

[BIG ACH]

For those who have read it, would you recommend reading it even if you've seen the movie, or would it just not have the same effect anymore?

[affeman]

For those who have read it, would you recommend reading it even if you've seen the movie, or would it just not have the same effect anymore?

Read it, but try to forget about the movie as good as you can. You can still keep Christian Bales face in mind tough, I think it fits pretty well.

[DK II]

For those who have read it, would you recommend reading it even if you've seen the movie, or would it just not have the same effect anymore?

i have seen the movie maybe 10 years ago, i hope there is no problem with that, lol...

[Grape Ape]

Read it, but try to forget about the movie as good as you can. You can still keep Christian Bales face in mind tough, I think it fits pretty well.

Good point.

The book was fantastic, and, if you can believe it, the movie did not do the violence justice.

You get a real feel for how screwed up he is.

[dr.chimps]

the book.

Is it worth buying?

Of course! Got my copy signed when he did the promo tour for Lunar Park.

[affeman]

Of course! Got my copy signed when he did the promo tour for Lunar Park.

They also make a movie out of Lunar Park.

[Deicide]

American Psycho? Yes, you called?

[Tapeworm]

American Psycho? Yes, you called?

How are you gonna walk into a bookstore outside the US and, in an American accent, ask if they have a copy of this book?  Bonus points if you are wearing an American Beauty tshirt and eating apple pie.

[Eyeball Chambers]

the book.

Is it worth buying?

Romanian Psycho is much better, and I feel good about supporting a fellow getbigger.

[Deicide]

How are you gonna walk into a bookstore outside the US and, in an American accent, ask if they have a copy of this book?  Bonus points if you are wearing an American Beauty tshirt and eating apple pie.

I don't follow.