The Rules of Attraction
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
283
Novel • Fiction
Camden College, New Hampshire • 1980s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
49,714 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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283
Novel • Fiction
Camden College, New Hampshire • 1980s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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