Lunar Park
320
Novel • Fiction
Suburbs, USA • Contemporary
2005
Adult
18+ years
In Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis, a fictionalized version of the author reflects on his hedonistic lifestyle, failed relationships, and the haunting memories of his abusive father, as he contends with eerie occurrences in his suburban home. The narrative delves into themes of grief, loss, and memory through a blend of fact and fiction, leaving readers to discern reality from imagination. This book contains instances of substance abuse and psychological trauma.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Bittersweet
Emotional
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<Lunar Park> by Bret Easton Ellis captivates with its surreal blend of horror and metafiction, drawing readers into a haunting narrative that blurs reality and imagination. Critics commend Ellis's innovative storytelling and self-referential style, yet some feel the plot becomes convoluted and overly self-indulgent. Overall, it's an ambitious, polarizing work reflecting the author's introspective exploration.
Lovers of dark satire and psychological horror would enjoy Bret Easton Ellis's Lunar Park. This novel appeals to fans of Stephen King's The Shining and Ellis's own American Psycho. Readers who appreciate meta-narratives and unreliable narrators will find it particularly engaging.
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Lunar Park is a metafictional novel, blending elements of autobiography and fiction, as the protagonist is a writer named Bret Easton Ellis, mirroring the author's own life.
The book is dedicated to Bret Easton Ellis's father, Robert Ellis, even though their relationship was notably strained, which adds an intriguing layer to the novel's exploration of fatherhood and family.
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Lunar Park features an array of pop culture references and intertextuality, including nods to Ellis's own earlier work, American Psycho, and its infamous protagonist, Patrick Bateman.
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320
Novel • Fiction
Suburbs, USA • Contemporary
2005
Adult
18+ years
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