Pimmel und Psychopathen

American Psycho is a black comedy horror novel that critiques the superficiality and materialism of 1980s Wall Street culture through the character of Patrick Bateman, a charismatic but sociopathic investment banker. The novel explores themes of identity, consumerism, and the blurring of reality and fantasy. It is known for its graphic violence and dark humor, offering a commentary on the excesses of capitalist society.

This novel is the first volume in a tetralogy dedicated to Benito Mussolini and Italian fascism. It begins on 23 March 1919, the day the Italian Fasces of Combat was founded, and concludes with Mussolini's speech to the Chamber of Deputies on 3 January 1925, marking the official establishment of Italy as a dictatorship. The narrative is characterized by its blend of historical documentation and fictional elements, with an omniscient third-person narrator and periodic shifts into Mussolini's first-person perspective. The book delves into the details of Mussolini's rise to power, his political strategies, and the historical context of early 20th-century Italy.