{"product_id":"american-psycho","title":"American Psycho [rare books] Bret Easton Ellis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eAmerican Psycho\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark, controversial novel by \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eBret Easton Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e, first published in 1991. It follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"214\"\u003ePatrick Bateman\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in 1980s Manhattan, who hides a disturbing secret: he is a psychopathic killer. The book is a satirical, brutal examination of consumerism, identity, and moral decay in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eBret Easton Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American author, screenwriter, and cultural critic best known for his provocative and transgressive fiction. His work explores themes like alienation, consumerism, moral decay, and violence—often featuring characters from wealthy, urban, emotionally detached environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276582613249,"sku":"2OM7TURR5-Used","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/AmericanPsycho.jpg?v=1644410298","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/american-psycho","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}