This is an amazing long for conversation about Bret Easton Ellis’ 2nd novel. Kelby Losack and I will be covering all of Bret’s work and so far Bret is a resounding two for two in terms of creating a wonderful time capsule in terms of cultural references, while creating evergreen characters and conflicts that toe the line of absurdity and painful reality. Make sure to get Kelby’s new short story collection God Is Wearing Black. https://kelbylosack.bigcartel.com/product/god-is-wearing-blackWe’re taking a slight detour on the Gain of Fiction journey. The next few books will be Mickey Spillane’s Killer Mine, Franz Kafka’s The Trial, Richard Matheson’s Hell House, and Robert Marasco’s Burnt Offerings. Yes, it’s about to be spooky season and we must read accordingly Here’s The Gain of Fiction Reading List
As always, the brilliant cover art is by Bigmac McCarthy