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Glamorama

Bret Easton Ellis
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Glamorama

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Bret Easton Ellis

Glamorama

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Glamorama, a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, follows Victor Ward, a model entangled in a complex web of celebrity culture, terrorism, and identity confusion. The narrative explores the dark side of fame, blending satire and thriller elements in a fast-paced, stylized manner. The story delves into the superficiality and moral ambiguity of the fashion world.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

24,671 ratings

54%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Glamorama by Bret Easton Ellis has provoked mixed reactions from critics. While some appreciate Ellis's satirical take on celebrity culture and his sharp, vivid prose, others find the novel overly complex and gratuitously violent. The narrative's chaotic structure and graphic content have attracted both praise for its daring execution and criticism for its potential to overwhelm readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Glamorama?

Readers who enjoyed the dark satire and intense, fragmented narratives in Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club or the glamorous, nihilistic worlds found in Jay McInerney's Bright Lights, Big City will appreciate Bret Easton Ellis's Glamorama. Ideal for those drawn to edgy, hyperrealistic portrayals of excess and identity crisis.

3.8

24,671 ratings

54%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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