The Rules of Attraction
by Bret Easton Ellis
The Rules of Attraction by Bret Easton Ellis holds a well received rating of 3.71 out of 5, based on 29.5K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 283 pages.
About The Rules of Attraction
Set at a small affluent liberal-arts college in New England eighties, The Rules of Attraction is a startlingly funny, kaleidoscopic novel about three students with no plans for the future—or even the present—who become entangled in a curious romantic triangle. Bret Easton Ellis trains his incisive gaze on the kids at self-consciously bohemian Camden College and treats their sexual posturings and agonies with a mixture of acrid hilarity and compassion while exposing the moral vacuum at the center of their lives. The Rules of Attraction is a poignant, hilarious take on the death of romance.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bret Easton Ellis |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 283 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.71 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,456 |
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What genre is The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Rules of Attraction worth reading?
Based on 29.5K reader ratings, The Rules of Attraction has an average score of 3.71 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction has 283 pages.
Who wrote The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction was written by Bret Easton Ellis. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for The Rules of Attraction?
The ISBN-13 for The Rules of Attraction is 9780679781490.0.
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