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Lunar Park

Bret Easton Ellis
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Lunar Park

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

Bret Easton Ellis

Lunar Park

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburbs, USA • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis, a fictionalized version of the author reflects on his hedonistic lifestyle, failed relationships, and the haunting memories of his abusive father, as he contends with eerie occurrences in his suburban home. The narrative delves into themes of grief, loss, and memory through a blend of fact and fiction, leaving readers to discern reality from imagination. This book contains instances of substance abuse and psychological trauma.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

30,162 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<Lunar Park> by Bret Easton Ellis captivates with its surreal blend of horror and metafiction, drawing readers into a haunting narrative that blurs reality and imagination. Critics commend Ellis's innovative storytelling and self-referential style, yet some feel the plot becomes convoluted and overly self-indulgent. Overall, it's an ambitious, polarizing work reflecting the author's introspective exploration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lunar Park?

Lovers of dark satire and psychological horror would enjoy Bret Easton Ellis's Lunar Park. This novel appeals to fans of Stephen King's The Shining and Ellis's own American Psycho. Readers who appreciate meta-narratives and unreliable narrators will find it particularly engaging.

4.0

30,162 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburbs, USA • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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