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Bloch really included a lot of small hints to keep the reader engaged, and even though i knew what the big reveal at the end would be he still kept it suspenseful and kept me on my toes. Sounds of traffic and pedestrians on a crowded street. Both focus on patrick bateman, a wealthy investment banker who lives in 1980s. Click cancel to continue with your reservation without logging in. Ellis explained that the book was really about the dandification of the american male. American psycho characters from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. The other two books were released in the order in which you mention them. Existential thought in american psycho and fight club by stephen wenley contents. American psycho characters from litcharts the creators of. A crest book published by arrangement with simon and schuster, inc. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading american psycho picador classic. American psycho picador classic kindle edition by bret. Heavy rain sounds for relaxing, sleep, study, insomnia, reduce stress duration.
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