Its title recalls Bret Easton Elliss infamous book but while Elliss narratorwas a blank slate <strong>African Psycho</strong>s protagonist is a quivering mass o... » 

Its title recalls Bret Easton Elliss infamous book but while Elliss narratorwas a blank slate African Psychos protagonist is a quivering mass of liesneuroses and relentless internal chatter. Gregoire Nakobomayo a pettycriminal has decided to kill his girlfriend Germaine. Hes planned the crimefor some time but still the act of murder requires a bit of psychological andlogistical preparation. Luckily he has a mentor to call on the far moreaccomplished serial killer Angoualima. The fact that Angoualima is deaddoesnt prevent Gregoire from holding lengthy conversations with him. Little bylittle Gregoire interweaves Angoualimas life and criminal exploits with hisown. Continuing with the plan despite a string of botched attempts Gregoiresfinal shot at offing Germaine leads to an abrupt unraveling. Lauded in Francefor its fresh and witty style African Psychos inventive use of languagesurprises and relieves the reader by injecting humor into this disturbingsubject. «