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The Rules of Attraction

Bret Easton Ellis
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The Rules of Attraction

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

Book Brief

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Bret Easton Ellis

The Rules of Attraction

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

283

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Camden College, New Hampshire • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Bret Easton Ellis's novel, The Rules of Attraction, explores the tumultuous lives of college students in the 1980s. The narrative delves into their experiences with love, drugs, and relationships, portraying a raw and fragmented chronicle of their interactions and internal struggles. The story is characterized by multiple perspectives, highlighting the complexities and confusions of their young adult lives.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

49,714 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bret Easton Ellis's The Rules of Attraction elicits mixed reviews. Praised for its stark portrayal of 1980s college life and compelling narrative style, the novel captures the ennui and moral ambiguity of its characters. However, some find its cynical tone and graphic content off-putting, questioning the depth of its social critique.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rules of Attraction?

A reader who would enjoy The Rules of Attraction by Bret Easton Ellis is typically drawn to dark, satirical narratives that explore the complexities and moral decay of youth. Fans of Less Than Zero and Catcher in the Rye will appreciate the novel's raw portrayal of college life and its disillusioned characters.

3.9

49,714 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

283

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Camden College, New Hampshire • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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