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Bret Easton Ellis, the autobiographical narrator of "Lunar Park," recounts his rise to fame with the novel "Less Than Zero" and his subsequent navigation through wealth, drugs, and the loss of an abusive father. A decade of excess is interrupted when Ellis reconnects with an actress he once loved and their son, offering a chance at redemption. However, his tentative new life is shaken by a perplexing chain of events and murders that appear linked to his earlier experiences. The novel blends psychological suspense with personal reflection, exploring themes of love, loss, father‑son relationships, and the possibility of forgiveness.
First publish date: February 28, 2006
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Bret Easton Ellis
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