American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a satirical novel that explores the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy young investment banker living in Manhattan during the 1980s. Bateman is obsessed with materialism  status  and appearances, embodying the excess and superficiality of yuppie culture. However, beneath his polished exterior lies a psychopathic killer. The narrative is a chilling mix of gruesome violence and dark humor, as Bateman navigates his day to day life while indulging in increasingly horrific acts of murder and torture.