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American Psycho
- Narrated by: Pablo Schreiber
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
In American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis imaginatively explores the incomprehensible depths of madness and captures the insanity of violence in our time or any other. Patrick Bateman moves among the young and trendy in 1980s Manhattan. Young, handsome, and well educated, Bateman earns his fortune on Wall Street by day while spending his nights in ways we cannot begin to fathom. Expressing his true self through torture and murder, Bateman prefigures an apocalyptic horror that no society could bear to confront.
As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Bret Easton Ellis' book, you'll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends.
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- Philip
- 2020-02-23
Did not like the book at first. Now I can’t stop thinking about it.
This book was a roller coaster. When I first started reading (ahem, listening) to the book, I disliked it greatly. I felt it was so negative, with such unlikable characters that I thought to just turn off the book completely. Yet, I decided I would listen more. And for some reason I kept listening. It seemed that the more the book went on, the better it got. Patrick Bateman grew on me more and more, to the point where In the end... I sympathized with the charismatic near charming American Psycho. Delving way into the brain of Patrick Bateman was super interesting. Learning how the main character saw the world. How he felt, and why was great. Personally some of the best parts were the chapters where they just casually mention some of the craziest stuff ever. To the point where Patrick’s insanity becomes near comedic. It has a clear message which I wouldn’t want to spoil/ don’t know how to explain. Some of the writing flaws can be seen as a contributor to the message however, even if some are blatantly obvious. Such as pace,
over-description of certain aspects, sometimes providing vague detail to the setting. Yet you can see why they were made this way to enter the perspective of the main character. There isn’t exactly a linear plot to the story. It’s more so about Patrick Bateman screwing around in his day to day life, with more of a recurring plot line that shows up every once in a while that I didn’t feel too much importance to. I thought this would turn me off, but didn’t let it be a deal breaker. So the more I listened, the more I got used to the various locations and entertaining conversations/ observations. I thought it was just useless banter at first, and it even might have been, but the voice actor was AMAZING. It might sound the least important since I am putting it last, but if it weren’t for the phenomenal voice actor of the story, I don’t think I would have wanted to finish the book. He was so great, I think he has ruined all other voice actors for other audiobooks. He does the voices so well, even though they are all done by him, they all feel like different and unique characters that totally fit their personality style. I could clearly imagine a person completely based off of their voice, and recognized their different forms of speech and pronunciation as they spoke. Of course I still imagined Patrick Bateman looking like Christian bale from the movie version (which I specifically didn’t watch beforehand just to enjoy the book more). Bravo Pablo schreiber (voice actor), couldn’t have finished this book without you. Truly made it 110% better than it could have been. Can’t even listen to another audiobook without thinking about this one. In total, good entertainment, great voice actor, great message, thought provoking, with a so-so story that isn’t really the focus of the book anyways. In total a 4/5
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- Robert Dawson Link
- 2019-03-08
thrilling
what a great book, so violent and visceral I don't know what really what to say about it. there were times when I really don't know what to say. I would say listen to this book but understand that it's going to touch a lot of points in your mind that you've never never wanted to be touch before. I hope you enjoy it.
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- Cameron Turner
- 2018-06-24
Great Book
Amazing novel and perhaps even better performance by the narrator. Disturbing material to be sure.
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- James S.
- 2021-04-28
so much better than the movie.
this is a great book. so dark violent and disturbing.
highly recommend it. there are a couple of scenes that might be triggering to some people but if I say what, it could be a spoiler.
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- HappyWifeLife
- 2019-08-07
just a big nope for me. SO SLOW
this book was so slow all it did was overly describe everything the main character is doing. it doesn't do this in a positive way. just goes on and on endlessly about brands. the guys bathroom routine went on and on for Pages Beyond annoying couldn't get through it...
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- DarthNevik
- 2018-03-10
An excellent reading of a misunderstood book.
An excellent reading of a great, if misunderstood, book. What really happened? Think about it...
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- Cameron Kennedy
- 2021-12-18
Amazing book.
Amazing book. Anyone who complains about the minute detail of characters clothing and repetitive pointless conversations is entirely missing the point of American Psycho. There is one part towards the end that is maddening, listening to Bateman on the phone with his buddies trying to figure out dinner reservations over and over. I actually started to lose my mind at this part and wanted to hurl my phone at the wall. There are some very graphic torture scenes so heads up on that. It's very interesting to watch Bateman lose his grip on reality and I found this very relatable in some ways. After listening to this audio book I think I may actually be a psychopath lol. Highly recommend this book for anyone that enjoyed the movie. Couldn't stop picturing Christian Bale the whole time.
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- Jonathan
- 2021-10-22
Insane story
The narrator was perfect, couldn't have been better.
The story is so insane and dark. Really dark comedy some parts.
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- Cody
- 2021-06-03
I laughed way to much listening to this book
Lots of messed up parts in the book few animals abuse parts so be ready for those, wasn't the biggest fan of the story. Their are a few chapters where Patrick is just talking about albums for 10-18 minutes that just didn't do it for me.
With all that being said when Patrick isn't killing animals or call girls the book is extremely funny I was laughing out loud many times though the book which I wasn't expecting and the performance was top notch I also felt was a little long but was a good read overall.
Now I have to go, I have to return some videotapes.
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- Devonius
- 2020-08-30
One of the weirdest...
This was one of the weirdest books I’ve read, at the beginning. When the author starts into a description of every piece of clothing and every accessory the characters are wearing, it’s off-putting. But keep reading. There’s a method behind this madness, and the literary payoff is worth the strangeness. In fact, the weirdness starts to be its own thing after a while. Hard to describe, obviously, but persevere.
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- Christopher
- 2015-11-07
OMG, Did I just go there? Wow
I read the reviews but I didn't think it would be like this... That was some... uh... really twisted stuff. But like others have said, I couldn't stop listening. Very satirical to the point I was laughing out loud. And then I cringed. So graphic. So if you have a weak stomach, don't go for this book. But if you want to listen to a phenomenal performance, and really well written prose then, you need to listen to this.
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- Elle Kay
- 2016-06-14
Wonderfully Depraved!
What made the experience of listening to American Psycho the most enjoyable?
I love the horror genre, and I actively seek things that will disturb me. It has been a very long time that I have felt genuinely disturbed by a horror novel, and I was so delighted by the unbridled depravity in this book.
Pablo Scheiber did an absolutely outstanding job narrating this book!!! Mr Schreiber, if you see this, you simply must narrate more audiobooks!
What was one of the most memorable moments of American Psycho?
There are parts of this book where Patrick Bateman has completely lost it; lost his grasp on reality and sanity, and just goes on a manic rampage. Moreover, the first person narrative really heightens his bouts of crazy and uncontrollable behavior.
Which scene was your favorite?
There is a lot of sex and torture in this novel, and it is extremely graphic, which I can appreciate.
Who was the most memorable character of American Psycho and why?
Patrick Bateman! I have seen the movie with Christian Bale before listening (or even reading) the book, so in my mind I envisioned Christian Bale as the deranged Patrick Bateman.
Any additional comments?
This book goes way beyond the movie. The movie is significantly less gruesome, and I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It is now one of my favourites!!!
Please keep in mind, if you are easily disturbed or have a weak stomach, you should avoid this book. The protagonists kills and tortures men and women, animals (dogs included), the homeless, and even children. If any of those things really bother you, then I highly recommend you skip this book.
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- Eric Tobey
- 2016-02-03
Would have been 5 but last chapter missing
The book is an interesting dive into yuppie 80s culture - this recording seems to be missing the last chapter, though, which really pissed me off.
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- So Fain
- 2011-03-27
Fanntastic book but maybe not for everyone....
I had previously seen the movie and so this audiobook made it on to my read list when a friend suggested that the book was better and one of his favorites. I must say that I did enjoy the audio version a lot. I found the main character to be fascinating and a great study in an extreme sociopath stuck in the shallow upperclass yuppie social scene of the 1980s. I have read other people who say that his constant references to designer clothes and the trappings of money to be annoying but it is a key element to getting into the head of Patrick Bateman. I must also say that he disgusted me and, as the book neared it's end, I began to loathe Bateman even as his tenuous grasp on reality began to slip. The language and imagery are disturbing and not for the timid. However, if you are an adventurous listener that can spend 10 hours inside the mind of a luncatic, I believe this is a worthwhile listen that will make you think and leave you wondering if Patrick Bateman really is who you thought him to be after all. Good book. Good narrator.
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- Alison
- 2013-06-04
Intense. Odd. Don't expect it to be like the movie
What did you like best about American Psycho? What did you like least?
I think it would almost be sick to say what I like best about American Psycho because its sooooo deranged. This is one of those novels where you question the sanity of the author because it's just that twisted. So I guess what I like "best" is the authors ability to completely step outside of himself (hopefully) and bring to life a homicidal sociopath like Patrick Bateman. I tend to agree with most of the other reviewers when they say that the descriptions of what everyone is wearing gets to be a little much. There gets to be a point where it's almost laughable. But at the same time, I get the need for it. It's so Patrick.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I mean, how could you not choose Patrick. Even though there are many characters, Patrick is really the only character.
Which character – as performed by Pablo Schreiber – was your favorite?
I thought the narration was some of the best I've ever heard. I've listened to a bunch of books but Pablo's take on Patrick was on point.
Was American Psycho worth the listening time?
There were points that I didn't know if I could finish it mostly because it's slightly repetitive. Dinners, AMEX, labels, cocktails, etc.
Any additional comments?
If you're a fan of the movie don't expect too many similarities. Where the movie and novel share the same title. Easton's Bateman is so much more crude, violent, foul mouthed then depicted in the movie. The movie only scratches the surface of the characters, the murder, the gore, the language. So if you think you've got the stomach for it, you won't be disappointed.
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- Rbtmw
- 2011-05-04
Makes Dexter look like a boy scout.
Patrick Bates is one sick puppy that we see spiral worse and worse with heinous acts of psychosis.
The narration was great.
If you have weak stomach you may not want to read this. He gets really descriptive.
Overall, I thought this was a great book.
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- Terrance Ferguson
- 2017-02-21
Distasteful and ugly in exactly the right way.
The book definitely began to drag for me. There is not really any escalation. There are some peak points in the "Action" but over all it was just the same thing over and over past a certain point in the book. This helped the book for me. The way the violence became dull gave the story a PERFECT feel for me.
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- itzKat
- 2014-08-20
Ever Drive by a Bad Car Wreck?
Reviews warn you that it's graphic, trust me when I say "It is very graphic", at times hard to listen too. But like a car wreck it's hard to turn away, I have to get to the end! Pablo does an excellent job narrating.
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- Thomas
- 2015-07-10
moment of beauty
chapter 54 was beautiful. poetic and astonishing, the writing so well done and the kind of speech came at a perfect time in the novel.
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- Stacy
- 2014-03-02
Fashion, food, beauty tips...and murders
My favorite parts of American Psycho were the fashion & food commentary, beauty tips, and updates on the Patty Winter Show. The murders were pretty hard to listen to- way over the top. Still- I really enjoyed this book and the characters- the reader was great too!
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