It seems you are referring to The Rules of Attraction by Bret Easton Ellis, a novel that explores themes of decadence, alienation, and the social rituals of late 1980s college life through the lens of wealth, excess, and identity. If you're looking for academic analysis, a summary, or guidance on where to find the book legally, here's how to approach it:
At the center of the novel is a bleak, unrequited romantic web where everyone wants someone they cannot have. The Main Characters
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