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Monday, 17 July 2017

The Top Five Characters That A Psychological Thriller Book Contains

By Shirley Roberts


A writing style that is commonly associated with detective fiction and Gothic literature is called thriller. This is a genre in literature that has to do with the psychological and mental states of the men and women in these stories. Generally, it has a lot of drama, horror, mystery, action, and elements of surrealism.

A reader can tell when the story they are reading falls under this category when it has strong elements of existentialism and contemplates reality, humanity and the identity of a person. Perhaps the most important element here is the use of characters that will help make the story complete. Stated below are the top five characters that a psychological thriller book has, that readers have probably noticed before.

Having a set of solid people to play the different roles in a novel is detrimental to it being a good and fascinating read. Without them, there would be no story in the first place and nothing that readers can relate to. When paired with a substantial plot and excellent story telling skills, an outstanding thriller novella is produced.

The main character is usually the narrator and is considered the as part of the good side. Since most thrillers involve solving a crime of some variety, the main role is usually that of an investigator, a reporter, or vigilante. Sometimes, it can even be a regular woman or man who is being victimized by the antagonist.

The protagonist will usually have his or her own personal sidekick that accompanies them in their quest for the truth. This is not the case in every story though, and there are many other secondary roles in a book. This typically includes family members, friends, colleagues, and more.

Aside from the protagonist, the antagonist is also very important and this is the person that will bring variety and garner interest from the reader. This is because they are the source of conflict and chaos and without them there would be nothing to tell in the first place. In most of these books, the villain is usually the murderer, a rogue law enforcer, and other usual antagonist tropes.

Just like the protagonist, antagonists will also have people that surround them to explain the way they act and feel. They can also have family members and close friends that are a reflection of their personality and what kind of disposition they have. Aside from that, minions or henchmen are also popular choices for their companions.

Sometimes, authors will also include a love interest. Although this is not necessary in most plot lines, authors do it anyway to add a sense of humanity in the story. This also allows the reader to sympathize and relate to what they are reading. However, there are also some books that need a love interest in order to further the plot.

To sum it all up, without these people a good thriller novella would not be complete. They are essential because they help fabricate an interesting read that will captivate the attention of the readers. When in the process of writing any type of fiction, the author should always contemplate on making the best characters to fit their work.




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