I understand why this book is considered a contemporary classic. It is a good piece on the nuances of toxic masculinity, the corruption the filthy-rich more often than not fall prey to and is a product of its time. But good God, reading this book was a torture not even Patrick Bateman himself could’ve thought up. His inner monologue is incessant and overly detailed, which I understand is the point but read like “GWRM: Wall Street slash Murderer Edition!” Circling back to the product of its time bit, there are certain terms and words used within the novel that are both dated and offensive but sadly still used to this day in circles like Bateman’s and other like-minded individuals. I have not seen the film, personally, but if you wish to delve into this story, I would advise doing so via the silver screen.