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An amazing portrayal of human aggression and the depravity in the race for materialism. The most striking part of the main character is how Ellis manages to make the reader relate to him, as disturbing as that may be. I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't too squeamish.
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The best novel I've read in years. A thrilling journey through the creative mind, based on the life of the painter, Gauguin.
The narrator is charming, and the plot full of unpredictable spins. Maugham's mastery of storytelling sets an example of the theatrics that are lacking in contemporary fiction.
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American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Laurelu79, March 25, 2009
An amazing portrayal of human aggression and the depravity in the race for materialism. The most striking part of the main character is how Ellis manages to make the reader relate to him, as disturbing as that may be. I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't too squeamish.(9 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)
The Moon and Sixpence (Dover Thrift Editions) by W Somerset Maugham
Laurelu79, November 16, 2007
The best novel I've read in years. A thrilling journey through the creative mind, based on the life of the painter, Gauguin.The narrator is charming, and the plot full of unpredictable spins. Maugham's mastery of storytelling sets an example of the theatrics that are lacking in contemporary fiction.
(10 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)