"The Rules of Attraction" is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1987. It explores the lives of college students at a liberal arts college in New England during the 1980s. The story is told through multiple perspectives, focusing on themes of love, desire, and the emptiness of modern relationships. The narrative follows three main characters: Sean Bateman, Lauren Hynde, and Paul Denton. Each character grapples with their own struggles and desires, leading to a complex web of romantic entanglements. The book is known for its satirical take on youth culture and the superficiality of relationships in a materialistic society.