I have finished rereading (at least rereading the part I earlier read) this novel. I have to say that I am definitely more aware of the satire than I was years ago. I think it is a strong, smart novel. However, I think the ending is too sudden - no big event happens and the reader is left pondering Patrick and his psychosis.

And, the worst part - I HAD SEVERAL NIGHTMARES ABOUT MUTILATION while reading this novel.

***NOTE: THIS NOVEL IS NOT FOR THOSE WHO ARE OFFENDED BY GORE, SEX, OR VERY, VERY DESCRIPTIVE GORE OR SEX SCENES.