Bret Easton Ellis

5 summariesThriller, Mystery, Literary Fiction

Bret Easton Ellis is a provocative American novelist known for his unflinching explorations of consumerism, celebrity, and violence in contemporary culture. His most famous works include "Less Than Zero" and the controversial bestseller "American Psycho," which was adapted into a film. Ellis's writing is characterized by its sharp social commentary and often transgressive subject matter.

Books by Bret Easton Ellis

5 books available

American Psycho
Bret Easton Ellis
3.8 (242k) average on GoodreadsThriller
Behind the polished facade of 1980s Wall Street, a young investment banker's obsession with designer labels and fine dining hides a horrifying descent into depravity and murder, exposing the dark side of American consumerism.
Less Than Zero
Bret Easton Ellis
3.6 (73k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A college student returns home for Christmas to 1980s Los Angeles and falls into a world of moral apathy, drug abuse, and the dark side of his wealthy social circle.
Lunar Park
Bret Easton Ellis
3.6 (31k) average on GoodreadsThriller
A famous author, Bret Ellis, is haunted by his past and the specter of his own fictional creations. He descends into a terrifying reality where his new family and his sanity are threatened by murders that mirror his darkest novels.
Glamorama
Bret Easton Ellis
3.5 (21k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In 90s Manhattan, a model's celebrity-obsessed life spirals into a nightmarish conspiracy of terror and mistaken identity, blurring the lines between fame, fashion, and deadly mayhem.
The Informers
Bret Easton Ellis
3.4 (19k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In 1980s Los Angeles, privileged, disconnected people drift through betrayal, sex, and dread, their lives unraveling into quiet desperation and unseen violence.