Those who love books with a focus on unstable emotional states of the characters rather than pure action are never short of a good read. New psychological thrillers appear online on a daily basis. Plot twists, eerie settings and disturbed individuals abound in these novels.
It is understanding how the protagonists and antagonists in these novels think that creates the tension. The reader is taken into their minds, understanding their fears, motives and hopes. We start to understand why they act in a certain way. This is what makes these novels different from a pure action thriller with car chases, bombings and shooting.
Thrillers often focus on terrorist plots, bombings, gangs and contain all sorts of high tension action scenes. Those dealing with psychology deal with a very different arena, that of the human mind. This is closer to home and focuses on relationships where one is most vulnerable. The relationship between men and women is often a focus. For example, a wife may discover the true nature of the man she has married. It is this emotional tension that is the engine of the novel.
What makes for a really good read is when not only does a protagonist not know who to believe or trust but the reader does not know either. Readers are taken on a journey with the protagonist, finding out horrifying new details as the plot unfolds until the whole truth is finally revealed. A novel that provides mystery, tension and plot twists will keep readers guessing right to the climax.
In many thrillers, the distinction between good and evil characters is clearly drawn. The goodies set out to deal with the baddies. In novels like this, the distinction is not as clear. The bad types may gain some sympathy from the reader due to a revelation of what has made them bed. The good types may have flaws too so no situation is simply black and white. Sometimes someone who one thinks of as caring and concerned at the start may have their wickedness slowly revealed.
In a thriller, there is usually an enemy and actions that take place to deal with the enemy. A psychological thriller, on the other hand, takes place in the arena of the mind. Rather than physical action, the drama is in the mind games being played. The protagonist has to endure manipulation, deception and other mind games played by the antagonist.
These novels allow the darker aspects of human nature to be explored. They raise issues such as identity, sanity, fatalism and many others. Emotions from shock and fear to anger and shame are experienced. There is something about this that provokes us as readers to think more deeply about the human condition and even to shift our perspectives.
Websites selling such novels give readers a wide selection to choose from. When making a choice, suggestions may be given based on what has already been read. It is helpful to read reviews and participation in online forums or discussion groups can also help with discovery of what others have enjoyed reading. Best seller and top pick lists also show what novels are most popular with other readers.
It is understanding how the protagonists and antagonists in these novels think that creates the tension. The reader is taken into their minds, understanding their fears, motives and hopes. We start to understand why they act in a certain way. This is what makes these novels different from a pure action thriller with car chases, bombings and shooting.
Thrillers often focus on terrorist plots, bombings, gangs and contain all sorts of high tension action scenes. Those dealing with psychology deal with a very different arena, that of the human mind. This is closer to home and focuses on relationships where one is most vulnerable. The relationship between men and women is often a focus. For example, a wife may discover the true nature of the man she has married. It is this emotional tension that is the engine of the novel.
What makes for a really good read is when not only does a protagonist not know who to believe or trust but the reader does not know either. Readers are taken on a journey with the protagonist, finding out horrifying new details as the plot unfolds until the whole truth is finally revealed. A novel that provides mystery, tension and plot twists will keep readers guessing right to the climax.
In many thrillers, the distinction between good and evil characters is clearly drawn. The goodies set out to deal with the baddies. In novels like this, the distinction is not as clear. The bad types may gain some sympathy from the reader due to a revelation of what has made them bed. The good types may have flaws too so no situation is simply black and white. Sometimes someone who one thinks of as caring and concerned at the start may have their wickedness slowly revealed.
In a thriller, there is usually an enemy and actions that take place to deal with the enemy. A psychological thriller, on the other hand, takes place in the arena of the mind. Rather than physical action, the drama is in the mind games being played. The protagonist has to endure manipulation, deception and other mind games played by the antagonist.
These novels allow the darker aspects of human nature to be explored. They raise issues such as identity, sanity, fatalism and many others. Emotions from shock and fear to anger and shame are experienced. There is something about this that provokes us as readers to think more deeply about the human condition and even to shift our perspectives.
Websites selling such novels give readers a wide selection to choose from. When making a choice, suggestions may be given based on what has already been read. It is helpful to read reviews and participation in online forums or discussion groups can also help with discovery of what others have enjoyed reading. Best seller and top pick lists also show what novels are most popular with other readers.
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