The Top Five Characters That A Psychological Thriller Book Contains

By Shirley Roberts


A genre in literature that focuses on the psychological state of its characters is categorized under the thriller genre. This writing style is also often associated with Gothic literature and detective fiction because of having the same surrealistic elements. Aside from that, it also contains components of mystery, drama, action, and horror.

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.

Aside from having a substantial plot and applying various writing techniques, the makings of an excellent novel include having complex and interesting characters. This is a detrimental aspect because without them, a plot cannot exist and there would be nothing to write about. That is why authors should place a lot of thought into them when composing.

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.

Antagonists will also have their own set of people that back up the details concerning their background. They are most commonly portrayed as henchmen or minions and aid their master in completing missions and acts of violence. The existence of these roles is to give the reader a sense of how much power and influence an antagonist has in their world.

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.

All in all, there are a multitude of roles in thriller novellas that authors create and these are the most commonly used. When writing any kind of story under whichever kind of genre, it is always important to give make complex characters that are interesting to read about. Without these titular fixtures in novels, there would be no story to tell in the first place.




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