Bret Easton Ellis
Fiction
Bret Easton Ellis is an American author associated with the Generation X literary movement and the Brat Pack writers of the 1980s.
His novels often feature young, morally ambiguous characters indulging in hedonistic lifestyles, set against the backdrop of cities like Los Angeles and New York.
Ellis's work is known for its explicit content, dark themes, and satirical take on contemporary American society.
He has described himself as a moralist, though critics have labeled him a nihilist.
His characters are typically aware of their own depravity but choose to revel in it.
Ellis's books are interconnected, with recurring characters appearing across different novels, creating a cohesive fictional universe.
