The Rules of Attraction by Bret Easton Ellis | Summary

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""The Rules of Attraction"" by Bret Easton Ellis is a darkly humorous and nihilistic novel that offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of the lives of privileged college students at a fictional liberal arts college in the 1980s.

The story is told through the perspectives of three main characters: Sean Bateman, a drug-addicted and promiscuous student; Lauren Hynde, a sexually adventurous and disillusioned young woman; and Paul Denton, a bisexual and self-destructive rebel. Through their interconnected narratives, Ellis explores themes of love, sex, drugs, and identity, as the characters navigate the chaotic and hedonistic world of college life.

As the characters engage in a series of dysfunctional and often destructive relationships, they grapple with feelings of alienation, disillusionment, and existential despair. Ellis' prose is sharp and incisive, capturing the bleakness and emptiness of the characters' lives with unflinching honesty.

""The Rules of Attraction"" is a provocative and controversial novel that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the nature of human relationships and the emptiness of modern life. With its edgy and subversive style, Bret Easton Ellis' novel remains a powerful and relevant exploration of the alienation and disconnection that pervades contemporary society."