Novel Posted August 14, 2007 Hello, everyone. I have been quite fond of books since a very young age. I am slightly ashamed to admit that American Psycho is perhaps the greatest novel I have read, mostly because it is frowned upon by many, although I tend not to be influenced by the ideas and opinions of others. However, I suppose I am still in search of an author that has successfully captured what Ellis has accomplished within this novel. Regardless, I encourage all to venture through the book with an excessively open mind -- the rewards are potently existent. Lastly, I look forward to exchanging ideas, opinions, and knowledge with all of you. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrathofkublakhan Posted August 14, 2007 Howdy Father Author and welcome to this forum. Great books? Talk books! I've not read American Psycho - even the title gives me chills! I think that most of the great books I've read have been so because of the time of my life in which I read them or the timeliness of their arrival in time (Like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was perfect for it's time of initial publishing). Were Dicken's books all the greater for the time in that they were published? Maybe On The Road is best received in the context of the era. If I can learn or grasp the significance of a writing while enjoying that writing for its own merit, then well will I have achieved. Certainly, these are the things I personally struggle with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kell Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and Father Author! I read American Psycho not all that long ago and rather enjoyed it - the pitch-black humour throughout really appealed to me and I was very aware that people were giving me funny looks as I laughed whilst reading it! I hope you'll enjoy yourself here and will pass many pleasant hours discussing good books with the rest of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polka Dot Rock Posted August 14, 2007 Hullo there FA! I keep intending on reading American Psycho as I'm a big contempoary American lit fan But I'm pretty squeamish so could be a problem! I'm also reading Life of Pi - how are you finding it so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz Posted August 14, 2007 Hello. Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nici Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and ! I'm Nici and it's nice to have you here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen1 Posted August 14, 2007 Welcome to the Book Club Forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JudyB Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and welcome Hope you find plenty to discuss on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Andrea~ Posted August 15, 2007 Hi FA nice to meet you. Welcome to the site, look forward to chatting with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laramie Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome *hands over chocolate welcome muffin* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcow Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome Father Author. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inver Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome to the board.....Happy Reading and posting etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Echo Posted August 16, 2007 Hope you enjoy yourself here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KW Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome. I like your choice of fav book. And your avatar. Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 BLESSINGS TO ALL FOR THE VERY WARM WELCOME.. I keep intending on reading American Psycho as I'm a big contempoary American lit fan But I'm pretty squeamish so could be a problem! Indeed, this may be a rather large issue, specifically because the explicitness is powerfully detailed. Also, which contemporary literature are you fond of? I'm also reading Life of Pi - how are you finding it so far? I have only read through the introduction to Life of Pi, and was quite intrigued by it. However, I just received a copy of Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman in the mail, and I am very anxious to read this novel, so I have started that for the time being. So far, I am quite impressed by his style of writing. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome. I like your choice of fav book. And your avatar. Interesting. INDEED. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 Hello and welcome *hands over chocolate welcome muffin* How sweet of you.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angerball Posted August 19, 2007 :eek2: Hiya Father Author, to the forum. I remember reading bits of American Psycho ages ago, but don't quite remember the details. I enjoyed the movie though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Poppy Posted August 20, 2007 Hi and Welcome. Hope you enjoy the board as much as we do. Pp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle Posted August 24, 2007 To save any confusion, can I just point out that Father Author has changed his username to Novel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spooncat Posted September 2, 2007 Hello , from another newbie- I have to say that I recall reading American Psyco in the bath once and ended up throwing it across the room in disgust!:motz:farid it was too much for me - saw the film though:blush: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weave Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome to the gang x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
