psychological novel definition

Psychological novels, also known as psychological fiction or psychological realism, are a genre of literature that delves deep into the human mind and explores the internal thoughts, emotions, and motivations of the characters. These novels primarily focus on the psychological and emotional development of the characters, rather than just the plot or external events.

In a psychological novel, the author skillfully examines the complexities of human nature, delving into themes such as consciousness, identity, memory, desires, and fears. These novels often explore the depths of the human psyche, revealing the inner struggles, conflicts, and dilemmas faced by the characters. By delving into the psychological aspects of the characters, these novels provide a deeper understanding of human behavior and the intricacies of the human mind.

Many renowned authors have contributed to the psychological novel genre, creating captivating narratives that leave readers questioning their own thoughts and emotions. Some notable psychological novelists include Fyodor Dostoevsky, Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, and Henry James.

If you are interested in exploring the world of psychological novels, here are a few highly recommended works:

1. "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky: This masterpiece delves into the mind of the protagonist, Raskolnikov, as he battles guilt, paranoia, and the consequences of his actions.

2. "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf: This introspective novel takes readers on a journey through the thoughts and memories of the characters, exploring themes of consciousness and the passage of time.

3. "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka: In this surreal novella, the protagonist wakes up one day to find himself transformed into a giant insect, exploring themes of alienation and absurdity.

4. "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James: This chilling ghost story blurs the line between reality and imagination, leaving readers questioning the sanity of the characters and the nature of evil.

To further explore the genre, you may also visit websites such as Goodreads and Literary Hub, which offer comprehensive lists of recommended psychological novels and insightful articles on the genre. Happy reading!
Mist Shrouded City Fiction
Mist Shrouded City

Encounter the hero and beauty, amidst the chaos of war, a picturesque land stretches for thousands of miles; heroes rise, loyalty and enmity between families and nations, looking back, the night is calm. A female student trapped in the identity of the Third Young Lady; brothers of the Yi family fighting for the throne; Chinese students in the Japanese military officer academy; a renowned courtesan; a warlord reigning over a region... A seemingly ordinary pursuit and rescue mission brings these individuals together. With different aims, they navigate around each other, concealed beneath their "masks," hiding desires and true identities that must not be revealed. Espionage, assassination, coercion - behind all the tactics lies a power struggle between various forces and conflicting beliefs, as well as a scramble for wealth and interests. And amidst this grand conspiracy, like a web silently woven around them, the question remains: in this age of desolation, in the face of power and national righteousness, is there still room for love?

23.64 Million words | 2022-09-07 08:14Update

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Doctor Ascends to Heaven Fiction
Doctor Ascends to Heaven

A financially disadvantaged, soon-to-graduate student studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at a medical university. A pitiful and unremarkable young man who inadvertently made the school's goddess cry and subsequently faced violent threats from a notorious rich kid who had been pursuing her. A prestigious hospital recruited TCM practitioners from the school, and he desired to secure a position there, despite his poor academic performance. It wasn't until a dying elderly person whom he had taken care of for years revealed that he was a cultivation practitioner from another world. From that moment on, he embarked on a journey to reach the pinnacle of both medicine and cultivation. Two book enthusiast groups, "oo" and "o," each consisting of thousands of members, were welcoming all book enthusiasts to join, where everyone could indulge in their imaginations together.

522.63 Million words | 2020-10-03 00:59Update

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The Chronicles of a Fat Immortal Fiction
The Chronicles of a Fat Immortal

Lin Fan, a woman with unstable looks, an unstable figure, and a bad temper, aspires to become the elegant and wealthy beauty of the cultivation world, capable of capturing handsome and wealthy men. However, on her path to cultivation, she encounters countless demons and monsters. With her mediocre talent, Lin Fan can only rely on her determination and bloodshed to forge a bloody path. Years later, Lin Fan finally achieves her goal... partially. The other half of her life is still a continuous series of mishaps and misfortunes. With clenched teeth, she ventures further and further on her quest to conquer her senior martial brother. The author's summary is inadequate. Previous completed works include "Rebirth of Everyday Cultivation" and "Rebirth in Ancient Times." Quality is guaranteed, so feel free to take the leap into the story! (*^__^*)

534.38 Million words | 2022-07-24 20:52Update

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The Intern Doctor Yu Ruyi Fiction
The Intern Doctor Yu Ruyi

I entered the medical field with confusion, learning the rules and fighting against the beasts of education. I'm not afraid of any challenges as a newcomer. Seriously, I pursue love and encounter true affections, even if there are fake breakups. Amongst the princes, I search for my true love.

244.03 Million words | 2020-11-12 17:47Update

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Delicious Farmhouse Dining Fiction
Delicious Farmhouse Dining

Yan Yan was originally a college graduate, but due to a car accident, her soul transmigrated into the body of a ten-year-old girl in a small village in ancient times in a different dimension. From then on, accompanied by her parents and older brother, she embarked on the path to wealth and prosperity. Through delicacies such as ginger pork, orange sauce, squid, sushi, and more, Yan Yan earned a fortune. She thought that as her family became increasingly prosperous and her brother achieved success, she would marry her childhood sweetheart, Yang Shu. However, fate had other plans for Yan Yan. She encountered Ye Xuan, the man she would love most deeply in her lifetime, but their love could not be fulfilled. In the end, Yan Yan followed Xu Yan and set sail, leaving everything behind. When everything settled, Yan Yan and Xu Yan returned to their homeland and embarked on a peaceful life together.

571.17 Million words | 2020-07-09 11:46Update

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Gaze Turned to Joy Fiction
Gaze Turned to Joy

After enjoying decades of glory, Gu Qingwei finally outlived her philandering husband. She thought she could finally live a worry-free old age. But her damn husband, even in death, wanted her to follow him? Having been virtuous and generous her whole life, Gu Qingwei decided to live more freely, just like when she was young. Huh, how did that deadbeat transform from a playboy to a clingy lover? Gu Qingwei: I've already been reborn, can't you see if I can tolerate you or not! ※ This new novel needs everyone's care, please collect, click, and recommend it~ New book period, full collection and full recommended votes, more updates coming~ (^o^)/~

141.02 Million words | 2021-06-19 06:07Update

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Dragon City Submergence Fiction
Dragon City Submergence

During the Ming Dynasty, the Soul of Lu Chen, a captain of the Jinyiwei, traveled through time and was reborn in the body of a newly employed forest police officer in the modern world. From then on, he roamed the police realm, laughed proudly in the city, dominated the modern martial arts, commanded international mercenaries, and reigned supreme in the underworld.

594.05 Million words | 2021-09-24 08:51Update

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The Rainbow of Medicine Fiction
The Rainbow of Medicine

Life is a chance occurrence, death is an inevitable fate. The process of being alive is life itself. If life could be started anew, how would you plan it? Unfortunately, Li Xiu Jie had many regrets in his life, but fortunately, he had the opportunity to start over. Li Xiu Jie, a medical prodigy, was reborn. Everything was reshuffled, yet he still chose the path of medicine. This path was still filled with obstacles, its theme remained the eternal choice between life and death, and it remained muddy and difficult to traverse. However, Li Xiu Jie believed that he would eventually witness a colorful rainbow on this path. (This book exclusively discusses Western medicine and does not touch upon traditional Chinese medicine.)

267.43 Million words | 2020-11-05 13:23Update

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Imperial Marquis Gate Fiction
Imperial Marquis Gate

Because her father became a Jinshi and she was able to enter the capital as a rural country girl, her stepmother dislikes her, her sisters do not love her, but she gains the favor of her aunt. The seemingly luxurious Marquis Manor is actually a huge fire pit. As a modern goddess doctor who has crossed over, how could she bow down to fate? He is the prestigious Commander of the Jin Yi Wei, with high position and power, killing without mercy, as cold as the wind. Yet, he always pays close attention to her. He obstructs her marriage into the Marquis Manor, violently beats the Marquis Manor's eldest grandson, secretly takes care of her business, but dares not have any relationship with her. She can't figure him out, can't grasp his intentions, and when she is mentally and physically exhausted, she realizes that he has already attached himself to her!

419.45 Million words | 2020-10-14 01:28Update

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Cold Blooded Queen Meets Love Fiction
Cold Blooded Queen Meets Love

She was ostracized by her classmates back then, and now, seeking revenge, she embarks on a path of no return. Surrounded by several handsome men, all hoping for her attention, who will she choose after enduring numerous trials? And who will be her true love?

117.29 Million words | 2022-02-12 14:01Update

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Army Wife Fiction
Army Wife

Our Special Forces Captain Situ Shaonan has been forced into marriage. Well, since it's inevitable, she will obey her mother's wishes. However, the sight of this legendary "Number One Rich Kid" in the city made her heart skip a beat. Our carefree Ming Shao is stunned. Forced blind dates were already bad enough, but the fact that the woman is three years older than him? He could endure that. But this woman, dressed in military attire, with a heroic and serious expression, is a Major-General? What's going on... Although she's good-looking, that's not the point. Why didn't anyone tell him...

485.48 Million words | 2020-08-21 05:12Update

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Sickly husband turned out to be a loyal dog. Fiction
Sickly husband turned out to be a loyal dog.

Reborn from the dead, not only was there no love, but the original owner's personality was so wrathful that everyone despised him. And to top it off, there was also a notorious sickly man called "husband" from all around in the vicinity! Finally, when the "sickly man" showed his muscles and pounced, I realized that this freaking guy is no sickly man at all! Clearly, he is a ferocious wolf-dog!!!

114.85 Million words | 2021-04-26 15:07Update

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Interstellar Dimensional Swindler Fiction
Interstellar Dimensional Swindler

Rebirth as a pseudo white lotus, a foolish merchant becomes a mother's diary. Transmigrating into a peculiar pseudo white lotus in outer space, Qu Qingqing feels immense pressure. Not only does she have to shoulder the expenses for two meat buns' tuition, books, and meals, she also has to deal with the peculiar woman's rivals, enemies, and archenemies? Oh, by the way, why does the second-hand man in the vicinity before the peculiar woman's death also want her to take responsibility?... Qu Qingqing: Interdimensional system, can I request a return? (Looking askance at Raymond beside her) Interdimensional system:... Raymond (raising an eyebrow): "What did you say about a return? Feeling brave lately? Don't want to get out of bed tomorrow?" Qu Qingqing (with a servile smile): Ahem, just kidding, just kidding. I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything...

85.62 Million words | 2022-07-13 19:56Update

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The City's All-Powerful Bodyguard Fiction
The City's All-Powerful Bodyguard

He was just an inconspicuous rag picker, but he used to be a member of the Republic's most mysterious and powerful Dragon Flame Special Forces. He's neither tall nor handsome, yet he is favored by countless beautiful women. He doesn't have much wealth, but he can easily bankrupt a listed company worth billions. He is Yang Li, a guy filled with countless mysteries. In his new book, Blood Comrades, please kindly bookmark it. Moreover, if you can give it some flowers, interact with comments, or become a VIP, Yang Li would be even more grateful. Also, he has created a group, so feel free to join if you like.

311.05 Million words | 2023-04-10 04:46Update

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Spiritual Medium in South Korea Fiction
Spiritual Medium in South Korea

Li Mo, who went to Korea to inherit the estate of Second Master Li, obtained the inheritance of a spiritual teacher from another world from a mysterious pearl. Utilizing knowledge and abilities comparable to cheat codes, Li Mo brews exquisite wine, entertains himself with beautiful celebrity ladies, and occasionally makes cameo appearances as a devious businessman. Blending in as a low-key spiritual teacher in Korea, he embarks on a remarkable and extraordinary new life.

13.25 Million words | 2023-02-07 01:29Update

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Grim Reaper's Red Envelope Fiction
Grim Reaper's Red Envelope

The Reaper invites Wei Wuji to join the Reaper Red Envelope Group! Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America... Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, Tathagata Buddha... The two factions in the group start a fierce battle. From then on, the ordinary Wei Wuji begins his happy and thrilling life!

51.29 Million words | 2022-07-23 16:17Update

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Urban Divine King Fiction
Urban Divine King

Yang Feng, an ordinary urban commoner. A kind-hearted hero saves a beauty, but he becomes her rejected pursuer's scapegoat. From then on, he transforms and becomes her fake fiancé, receiving "maintenance fees". Taking someone's money means facing their troubles. Engaging in battles of wits with wealthy and handsome men, trampling on the second-generation officials, protecting flowers is not an easy path to walk. However, besides being a fake fiancé, Yang Feng also has a headache. Lately, his luck has been improving, peach blossoms are blooming, and beautiful women are continuously entering his life. Unable to avoid or escape, Yang Feng helplessly says, "Alright..."

124.87 Million words | 2023-02-08 23:12Update

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Warlord Fiction
Warlord

When I was young and ignorant, I bullied a girl who was stealing in my small shop... It is said that many powerful figures are born from humble origins, only those who start from scratch can bear the pain and be willing to overthrow the emperor. That year, I endured humiliation like a dog carrying heavy burdens, just like a fierce tiger lying in the wild, hiding my claws and enduring in order to one day reign over the world! That year, I started from nothing, alone in the capital city, with the momentum of a mighty dragon crossing the river, manipulating the circumstances with ease, aiming to be remembered by everyone!

337.54 Million words | 2022-08-03 10:22Update

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Tyrant's Love: Arrogant Wife with Dark Secrets Fiction
Tyrant's Love: Arrogant Wife with Dark Secrets

She, the Reaper Assassin, crossed over but was falsely accused of being a spy. Fine, since they won't let her live in peace, they shouldn't expect an easy time either. She killed the prince's favorite concubine, peeked at the consort bathing, and caught the consort having an affair. The prince pursued her, and the consort, being wicked, reported her first, wishing for her to meet a horrible end. The scheming emperor raised his hand and said, "I dote on this woman, do any of you have any objections?" On their wedding night, with courage bolstered by alcohol, she said, "Man, what if you can't perform?" He wickedly lifted her chin and asked, "You have quite the audacity, who indulges you?" "You do," she replied. He reached out and choked her, asking, "Woman, do you still remember?" "I do."

120.59 Million words | 2020-08-26 18:26Update

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Spoiled and Indulged: The Reborn Little Wife of the Team Leader Fiction
Spoiled and Indulged: The Reborn Little Wife of the Team Leader

The advanced agent of the 21st century, Yu Panpan, woke up from a dream and returned to the 1970s in the 20th century. Looking at the fifty-something dollars in her hand, she felt like crying: After working so hard for decades, she had returned to the pre-liberation era. With her golden finger, martial arts skills, and medical knowledge to earn money, how could she thrive in this special era? "Panpan, be my girlfriend," a certain team leader begged. "Sure, but only temporarily," Yu Panpan glanced at him: He actually looked quite handsome. "I will work hard to become official," the team leader promised solemnly. They soon started a relationship. For those who enjoy rebirth themes, there is a new story titled "Reborn Queen's Counterattack" by Xiaoya. Feel free to check it out. And also, a new novel titled "The Darling of Jingshiu Manor" has begun. Welcome aboard and send kisses.

242.56 Million words | 2021-08-02 17:09Update

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