I’m looking for novels about a character who is obsessed with material goods, status, or climbing the corporate ladder. Someone who wants the “perfect” life that others admire: luxury, success, prestige.
I’m especially interested in stories where this obsession becomes unsettling, hollow, or psychologically destructive.
The vibe I’m going for is similar to *American Psycho* or *Fight Club*: sharp social critique, dark or satirical tone, and a focus on identity, consumerism, and ambition.
Bonus points if the protagonist is morally ambiguous or slowly losing themselves in the pursuit of this ideal life.
Any recommendations?
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A movie suggestion, Toni Erdmann (2016) about two individuals who play high-level mind games. The daughter is doing it for her career, the father is doing it to add some chaos to the world.