Less Than Zero
by Bret Easton Ellis
Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 46K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 208 pages.
About Less Than Zero
Set in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, this coolly mesmerizing novel is a raw, powerful portrait of a lost generation who have experienced sex, drugs, and disaffection at too early an age, in a world shaped by casual nihilism, passivity, and too much money a place devoid of feeling or hope.Clay comes home for Christmas vacation from his Eastern college and re-enters a landscape of limitless privilege and absolute moral entropy, where everyone drives Porches, dines at Spago, and snorts mountains of cocaine. He tries to renew feelings for his girlfriend, Blair, and for his best friend from high school, Julian, who is careering into hustling and heroin. Clay's holiday turns into a dizzying spiral of desperation that takes him through the relentless parties in glitzy mansions, seedy bars, and underground rock clubs and also into the seamy world of L.A. after dark.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bret Easton Ellis |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,978 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Less Than Zero?
Less Than Zero is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Less Than Zero worth reading?
Based on 46K reader ratings, Less Than Zero has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Less Than Zero?
Less Than Zero has 208 pages.
Who wrote Less Than Zero?
Less Than Zero was written by Bret Easton Ellis. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Less Than Zero?
The ISBN-13 for Less Than Zero is 9780679781490.0.
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