Thriller Fiction
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A Thriller Fiction is a fiction that is characterized by fast-paced, high-stakes narratives designed to keep the reader or audience on the edge of their seat.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve Protagonists facing intense, life-threatening situations or moral dilemmas.
- It can (often) feature Antagonists with complex motivations and formidable resources.
- It can range from being a Psychological Thriller that explores the mind and behavior of characters to an Action Thriller that focuses on physical confrontations and chases.
- It can highlight Suspense and Tension, using pacing and plot twists to keep the audience engaged.
- It can depict Investigations and Mysteries, often with a focus on solving a central enigma or thwarting a villain's plan.
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- Example(s):
- Classic Thriller Fictions, such as:
- Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" that uses psychological horror and suspense to create a chilling narrative.
- Ian Fleming's "James Bond" series that combines espionage, action, and intrigue to keep readers engaged.
- Robert Ludlum's "The Bourne Identity" that follows an amnesiac protagonist uncovering his true identity while being pursued by assassins.
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- Contemporary Thriller Fictions, such as:
- Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" that delves into the complexities of a marriage and a missing person case with unexpected twists.
- Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" that combines historical intrigue, religious themes, and fast-paced adventure.
- Paula Hawkins's "The Girl on the Train" that involves a woman's obsession with a couple she observes during her daily commute, leading to a mystery.
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- International Thriller Fictions, such as:
- Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" that features a journalist and a hacker investigating a decades-old disappearance in Sweden.
- Keigo Higashino's "The Devotion of Suspect X" that involves a brilliant mathematician helping his neighbor cover up a murder in Japan.
- Henning Mankell's "Kurt Wallander" series that follows a Swedish detective solving complex crimes in a moody, atmospheric setting.
- Carlos Ruiz Zafón's "The Shadow of the Wind" that combines literary thriller elements with historical fiction set in post-war Barcelona.
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- Legal Thrillers, such as: ...
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- Classic Thriller Fictions, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Romance Fictions, which focus on romantic relationships and emotional narratives rather than suspense and tension.
- Comedy Fictions, which emphasize humor and light-hearted plots instead of high-stakes and thrilling situations.
- See: Crime Fiction, Mystery Fiction, Action Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Legal Thriller Fiction, Espionage Fiction.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(genre) Retrieved: 2024-5-28.