Glamorama
Glamorama
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Glamorama, a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, follows Victor Ward, a model entangled in a complex web of celebrity culture, terrorism, and identity confusion. The narrative explores the dark side of fame, blending satire and thriller elements in a fast-paced, stylized manner. The story delves into the superficiality and moral ambiguity of the fashion world.
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Glamorama by Bret Easton Ellis has provoked mixed reactions from critics. While some appreciate Ellis's satirical take on celebrity culture and his sharp, vivid prose, others find the novel overly complex and gratuitously violent. The narrative's chaotic structure and graphic content have attracted both praise for its daring execution and criticism for its potential to overwhelm readers.
Who Should Read Glamorama?
Readers who enjoyed the dark satire and intense, fragmented narratives in Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club or the glamorous, nihilistic worlds found in Jay McInerney's Bright Lights, Big City will appreciate Bret Easton Ellis's Glamorama. Ideal for those drawn to edgy, hyperrealistic portrayals of excess and identity crisis.
24,671 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Glamorama is notable for its unique narrative style, which includes detailed celebrity name-dropping and fashion references, reflecting Bret Easton Ellis's fascination with superficial aspects of fame and pop culture.
The novel was released in 1998 and later adapted into a fashionably surreal play in 2008 by the Belgian theater company, De Koe.
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Despite being one of Ellis's lesser-known works, Glamorama inspired elements of the music video for the song "Lazy" by David Byrne and X-Press 2, incorporating themes from the novel's exploration of the modeling world.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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