Books with psychopath protagonist Rowling, Gon Home; My Books; Best Protagonist Ever Any genera, any book. Urban Fantasy/Modern Fantasy/Magical Realism in particular (Think Neil Gaiman, Charles de Lint, or Nina Kiriki Hoffman's work, though something in the vein of Jim Butcher's work would be fine too. If every book in an entire series has necromancer protagonists, please add only the first book. She catches glimpses of his dark side, but his good points are bright enough to blind her - she thinks she's falling deeply in love with him, when actually she's falling into the trap. The psychoanalyst (Analyst) is a psychological thriller from 2002 that currently has a sequel, Punish the killer. The Shadow Campaign - Janus is an absolute genius, and he has a plan. Rowling. He Hates Me by Rina Kent also fits the bill. Seven Minutes In Candyland by Brian People like W. S vibe so isn't really what I'm looking for when it comes to plot as for David from legion I can't say for sure he's an Intp or infp the only way to know is if I give it a try because apocalyptic horror seems like a good plot So I'll try legion and action hero alternate history ambiguous ending american abroad anime anti hero avant garde b movie bank heist based on book based on play based on comic based on comic book based Check Fletcher's Manifest Delusions series. As the title says, trying to find a book from a serial killer or a psychopaths point of view, or a book where you get inside Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. "Those who ask for mercy are too weak to deserve it" This book is dark and the attitude and tone of the main character is true evil. 12. Evil Protagonist. Also ninja nuns Protector of the Small has a protagonist who is training to become a squire (and eventually a knight) in an all male knight academy openly. I'm still salty about this book, because I really wanted to like it. I lovingly refer to it as “unhinged lady protagonist”. 2 x 19. Released: 2000; Directed by Also ranks #5 on The Best R-Rated Comic Book Movies; 18. English. flag All Votes Add Books To Hearts in Atlantis, or atleast the beginning of it, has a child protagonist, and the book follows not that child's friends adultblives, and ends back with the main character in his 50s, overall it's a Psychopathy describes the neurological condition where someone is born with a limited capacity for empathy. Edgmon, The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff, This list is for novels (fiction) that feature protagonists who are transgender females or transgender males, even if I’m currently writing an object narrative where the protagonist is a psychopathic knife. 1280' by Jim Thompson is a dark and cynical novel set in a small southern town, focusing on the sociopathic high sheriff, Nick Corey. It just feels like 99% of prog. Because who doesn't 286 books based on 644 votes: Raw by Belle Aurora, Fear Me by B. The protagonist of “A Clockwork Orange” is a criminal and rapist who, for the bulk of the novel, is hard to stand. 31 books based on 27 votes: The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsutawney Phil by Rob Long, Watership Down by Richard Adams, Does the animal protagonist or narrator think, feel, and behave as an animal The heroine isn't a psychopath, but she has a VERY high line for what gets to her😅 Edit to add- the synopsis does a terrible job explaining it, Books With Strong Female Protagonists; Books With Sapphic Love; Psychological Thriller Books; Southern Gothic Thrillers; Books Similar To Sharp Objects; Best Suspense Books; The main character is a psychopath for sure but in a lovable kind of way that makes you root for her to murder people. Find books. Related to: 11 Science Fiction Books with Strong Female Protagonists. Roberts, Monster in His Eyes by J. One book follows a pirate, one book follows a ninja/assassin. Sounds to me more like an amoral psychopath protagonist. Have you read Killer on the Road? Fiction the central protagonist and narrator, Lou Ford, Ian Banks, The Wasp Factory is the bizarre, imaginative, disturbing, and darkly comic look into the mind of a child psychopath. Where psychopaths are cool and calculating, sociopaths are impulsive and unreliable. A psychopath tends to be born this way, as there are potential genetic indicators that many researchers have identified. If I were reading a book were the protagonist is a psychopath, I would expect to read ZERO remorse or worry about others when it's in their POV. Everand Everything Club. Download. Preferably written by female authors with real intelligence experience. He was a predator, and she was his prey. He Will Betray And Murder Whoever He Must For Money Or Revenge. Both sociopaths and psychopaths are defined in the DSM-5 (the official book used to define/treat mental health) as being antisocial personality disorders. Other research indicates that head trauma may play a role, but for the most part, a psychopath is born a psychopath. It’s one of those “she melts his iceberg heart” stories, and the MMC was a womanizer before getting with the FMC. Johan, the antagonist is without a doubt a psychopath tho. Hough, Books with female protagonists that are part of the police force. 45 books based on 18 votes: East of Eden by John Steinbeck, Columbine by Dave Cullen, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. 8 cm. The prequel is Alanna which is same concept U˜²2"YííáQTõ~˜:¢ë¤v €:R þüù÷× ƒë ¦e;®çûÏLí;KU9Ü_ q(9 ‚«¨PŽ7¹ýÇŽÝ–œÍñ¨ ¢èP?mñ¨ê ÷SÿŸö®ÿ !‰vû ЫU²ª4 0ëØÆØà ¾ØàK'¬-iKª>¥*u G r ð‡¹£?&Y¿(óe˪÷ôç 93X | ´Ê} îãv !Cb« F’íòÏÇ~¾ëÿ ™Zu¯dl[³ì ãwÎÊQ5ÎïœÝͲtß{ÿŸù?"S'2 8' ÏÉ É Psychopaths are born, not made. I tend to read books with characters I like, but {{Gone Girl}} and Redditors seem to enjoy movies with killer protagonists, to books & games. flag 42 YA Fantasy Books with Female Protagonists. Discuss topics that pique your interest and find new recommendations. HarperElement. it seem like Luke Evans’ character and his girlfriend get robbed on a road trip but it turns out he is an absolute A Book Where The Protagonist is insane, or morally gray. THAT WE CAN’T HELP BUT BOW DOWN TO . Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Where the friend helps the protagonists and the protagonists is a "decent human being" and does thing for their friends. Oh, and the books ought to be well written, kind of critically well received (quality can be a subjective thing, but I hope you know what I mean. Like. We have 207 books based on 123 votes: The Last Sun by K. I’ve found that a weapon provides the perfect metaphor for a psychopath as it uses others in order to perform its function (i. Read more Report an issue with this product. Edwards, Captive Prince by C. 230 books based on 297 votes: Dream Man by Linda Howard, Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh, Now You See Her by Linda Howard, Stealing Shadows by Kay Hoo 64 books based on 55 votes: Just a Bit Twisted by Alessandra Hazard, Just a Bit Wrong by Alessandra Hazard, Love of the Egoist by Nero Seal, I recently read a YA novel where the protagonist was a literal psychopath. Dark Obsession and Stalker Books. A book where the protagonist is a psychopath-like and speaks in a spoetic manner? Explanation is, that today I watched an animated video on Youtube ‘You’ book series by Caroline Kepnes. For far too long, female protagonists were rare in literature, living in the shadows of their male counterparts. co. ISBN 13: 9780312266714. Stuffed animals are a huge comfort for me, and if there's any books with a stuffed animal protagonist, A psychopath is on the loose, and he must be stopped at any cost. 264 books based on 263 votes: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss, genius protagonists? I read three from in here and only the plot and story for Dirk provin in the Jenniffer fallon suits the genius title especially in the third book. Charlotte’s Web by E. 77 books based on 18 votes: Liberty or Death by David Cook, Average Joe and the Extraordinaires by Belart Wright, Heart of Oak by David Cook guy, guys, male, men, protagonist. This one will keep you awake at night and force you to Books shelved as best-female-protagonist: Allegiant by Veronica Roth, World After by Susan Ee, Angelfall by Susan Ee, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Browse WebNovel to online read 800+ female protagonist stories. the protagonist is usually an inherently ‘You’ book series by Caroline Kepnes. Lyons, Play Dead by Richard Montanari, Hidden Scars by Angela Marso Chelsea Cain steps into a crowded, blood-soaked genre with Heartsick, a riveting, character-driven novel about a damaged cop and his obsession with the serial killer wholet Find new authors and talk about your favorite books (and tv show/movie adaptations of said books). At the centre of this masterpiece, set in the exquisitely decadent scapes of Italy, is a titanic encounter between Ripley, the aforementioned psychopath protagonist and young Greenleaf, a consummate narcissist. Any 'good' the character did would have to be a side effect of more selfish actions/desires. Basically about a fantasy world where Belief is Reality and insane people have magic powers The first book (Beyond Redemption) has one Yo guys! Could you please suggest movies where the protagonist is a sociopath/psychopath but is also very focused towards his/her goal which makes him kinda inspirational. Most of the content I've watched, the protagonist has always been someone with a moral compass, giving the audience someone to root for. Protagonist is a serial killer who does it for the sake of “love”. 29 April 2021. White is a timeless and beloved children’s book with animal protagonists that captures the beauty of friendship, compassion, and the circle of life. score 15 votes, 17 comments. Explore our selection of the best 20 books about psychopaths. If you're looking for It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon thinks he’s finally free of Misery Chastain. The story follows Wilbur, a pig who forms an unlikely friendship with a wise spider named Charlotte. 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by. 1: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by. I would also expect them to make a higher-than-average number of mistakes or decisions that don't sit well. From critically acclaimed author Kip Wilson comes this gripping coming of age historical fiction novel in verse about Gerda Taro, a vibrant, headstrong photojournalist with a passion for capturing the truth amid political turmoil The Psychopath surely feels inspired by American Psycho written by Bret Easton Ellis, in terms of the protagonist being narcissistic and his objectification towards women (which is common in most fictional psychopathic characters and not the book purposely perpetrating misogyny), but with slightly less violent kills. killing), which is testament to the parasitic lifestyle. are ace/aro or ace/aro-adjacent. Carolyn Woods' book 'Sleeping with a Psychopath' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 26-04-2021. e. Edgmon, The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff, This list is for novels (fiction) that feature protagonists If you thought that Aiden was a psychopath wait to meet his daddy And to make things better, this book has a BIG age gap romance in it, with all the elements from a Rina Kent book: Nikaido is a hilarious protagonist. Just finished reading American Psycho, so I’m in the mood for another book led by a complete cunt/psychopath. Ned, while a blind fool, fought for stability and justice, Two books that had unlikable protagonists but I thought were well done were Solar (by Ian McEwan) and Summer House with Swimming Pool (by Herman Koch. “Comfort Food” by Kitty Thomas – This novel explores the psychological aspects of a kidnapping scenario. Unlike traditional mystery books, thrillers I highly recommend this too, but the protagonist Tenma is not a psychopath. But, that being said, there is a great deal to learn from who these characters are and the way they all consider the basic themes of free will and control . score: 998, and 10 Cat showed her true self. In a controversial career move, he’s just killed off the popular protagonist of his beloved romance series in favor of expanding his creative horizons. Far more than The book features captivity, Stockholm Syndrome, and the blurred lines between captor and captive in a dark, romantic context. A mean hearted psychopath. I. "In the Valley of the Sun" by Andy Davidson. Chronicles the life of a Japanese serial killer. My Account My Purchases Advanced Search Browse Collections Rare Books Art & Collectables Textbooks Sellers Start Selling Help Close. True Romance. 'Pop. flag Hearts in Atlantis, or atleast the beginning of it, has a child protagonist, and the book follows not that child's friends adultblives, and ends back with the main character in his 50s, overall it's a good book and if you enjoy child protagonists then you'll enjoy Hearts in Atlantis. Books shelved as best-female-protagonist: Allegiant by Veronica Roth, World After by Susan Ee, Angelfall by Susan Ee, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 55 books based on 22 votes: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver, The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe, Mo Home; My Books; Books with a Non-Binary* protagonist/lead character * - Any Non-Binary identity flag All Fictional portrayals of psychopaths, or sociopaths, are some of the most notorious in film and literature but may only vaguely or partly relate to the concept of psychopathy, which is itself used with varying definitions by mental health professionals, criminologists and others. I'm just gonna list down every badass female protagonist i remember Book of the Ancestors is not only an almost all female cast but the protagonist in this one is such a badass. (Guro and scat can be censored visually at least but, oof. "Books with protagonist who unapologetically does bad things (preferably to bad people)" (r/booksuggestions; 19:53 ET, "Books where a psychopath is seen neutrally or positively" My main character/protagonists are usually schizoid-like, as writers often infuse their characters with aspects of themselves. A Solid 6/10. The protagonists are usually as I think his acceptance of of double think at the end of the book is supposed to represent him truly giving in. He does, however, Nothing about the title of this book (Confessions of an English Psychopath) would lead you to believe that it would be amusing, but amusing it was! Even worse, I found the protagonist to be actually quite likeable in a weird kind of way! When our protagonist, Lawrence Odd is recruited to the British Secret Service, he's discovered his dream job. Psychopath. uk - ISBN 10: 0312266715 - ISBN 13: 9780312266714 - St Search. Were they mad, or just plain bad? In 1941, Hervey Cleckley’s landmark book The Mask of Sanity finally gave them a name: psychopaths. 286 books based on 644 votes: Raw by Belle Aurora, Fear Me by B. It is a puzzle or riddle type revenge story. 468 books — 199 voters Heroes with mental illness. Petyr Baelish is a psychopath with focus on Forget the hero: Books with evil protagonists are delightfully eerie, like ‘Wicked’ by Gregory Maguire and ‘You’ by Caroline Kepnes. In dark academia novels, mysteries and crimes take place on campus, usually either a high school or a college. Good books with older main characters as protagonists are harder to find than they really should be, considering the breadth of experience that age offers. However, at the beginning of the book he's in a similar mental state that eventually enemies to lovers sports small town tortured hero cruel hero/bully. Language. 175 books based on 235 votes: Twist Me by Anna Zaires, Fear Me by B. He Likely Killed Maria Due To The Fact After The Bullet Went Off She Went Silent. I prefer protagonists who want to find love (whatever that love might be doesn't matter). Another is Judith Herman's " Trauma and Recovery". Items related to Psychopath. J. People Who Voted On This List (18) Jennifer 292 books 1745 friends Gerry 4024 books 64 friends David 605 A whirlwind romance unfolds. The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time probably scores a three or so by your criteria, maybe a bit higher. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Books with protagonist who becomes the devil/God/ or a very powerful demon/archangel. Neither strong, nor beautiful, Cilla isn't your typical female protagonist. D. However, sociopaths and psychopaths still have their differences. He Doesn't Care. by Jessica Mizzi. I think his acceptance of of double think at the end of the book is supposed to represent him truly giving in. ) The book was turned into a very successful Broadway play, and later into a movie that was a box office smash. One of the most popular sub-genres of mystery and suspense books over the last several years is dark academia. She’s the psychopath’s answer to 100 books based on 2 votes: Thunderbowl by Lesley Choyce, Taking Sides by Patrick Jones, Doing Right by Patrick Jones, Teen/YA Books with Male Protagonists The Best Psychopath Protagonist category, genre new releases and most popular related Psychopath Protagonist Books in 2023 | Z-Library. He was the researcher who came up with the first version of the psychopathy checklist (psychological test for psychopathy) way back in the day, and the Psychopath by Ablow, Keith Russell at AbeBooks. Share this: Twitter; Facebook; Reddit; Pinterest; More "The Talented Mr. Yes! I also want to get Early Bird Books newsletter featuring book deals, recommendations, and giveaways. N. Well if you’re looking for protagonists who can be cruel or scenes of cruelty you could go with any of ClockUp’s ‘hardcore’ games like euphoria (though the protagonist is at times a reluctant sadist he can go pretty far in some routes) depends how depraved you can tolerate though. The Underground Man is not a psychopath, but the reflection of our own shadow; to read it is to gaze into an abyss that will Books shelved as psychopath-main-character: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney, Morally Corrupt by Veronica Lancet, The Nothing Man by Jim Thompson, Savage Night by 119 authors created a book list connected to psychopathy, and here are their favorite psychopathy books. Combining a seamless blend of classic whodunit elements, modern police procedural dynamics, and the return of a deeply engaging protagonist, A Psychopath’s Pause once again establishes Pellegrino as an exciting 69 books based on 23 votes: Anissa of Syria by Zack Love, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. Pacat, Kings Rising by C. More from. a lived experience) as opposed to the . R. The psychopath shows up or is mentioned early on and then disappears for most of the story in the same way Rebecca Kelley is an author and graphic designer whose first novel, Broken Homes and Gardens, was published in 2015. Dimensions. My desire to rush to the end clashed with my desire to savor every word. flag All 336 books based on 164 votes: The Legendary Wolf by Ammar Habib, Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, List of fiction titles where the protagonist is over 60, either gender, any country. One Last Shot by Kip Wilson. In The Psychopath Whisperer, Kiehl describes in fascinating detail his years working with psy­chopaths and studying their thought processes— Ramsay is a psychopath with focus on violence, as is Gregor Clegane. Current Top 3: The Silence of the Lambs, A Clockwork Orange, Gone Girl. Books with a protagonist that is pretending to be nice and normal but is actually a psychopath/sociopath . Top 10 John Katzenbach Books The psychoanalyst. First in a series only, please. Her second novel, No One Knows Us Here, is published 31 books based on 27 votes: The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsutawney Phil by Rob Long, Watership Down by Richard Adams, Does the animal What books would you recommend featuring a chaotic psychopath as the protagonist? Any genre, just let us know your recommendation and how that character may have left an impact on you Books On Psychopaths And Sociopaths. 12 Thrilling Mystery Novels with Badass Female Protagonists These heroines won't let up until the case is closed. However, at the beginning of the book he's in a similar mental state that eventually gets triggered when he buys the journal. Pellegrino’s A Psychopath’s Pause is an intricate and suspenseful addition to the Captain Beauregard Mystery novels. 26 books based on 14 votes: Trust Me, I'm Trouble by Mary Elizabeth Summer, The Better Liar by Tanen Jones, A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo, Far From Yo I know there's a thread on here about books with child protagonists, but I'm looking specifically for fantasy and sci-fi books with such a protagonist. TO READ THIS MONTH AND ALWAYS! 1. Also, please, no books with characters that are preachy about goodness and rightness while they do one bad thing. But such a My Toxic Husband: Loving and Breaking Up with a Narcissistic Man—Start Your Psychopath-free Life Now! In the skin of the protagonist This book has made me stand in the shoes of the protagonist. 4. But I'm looking for spy novels with female protagonists. reReddit: Top posts of April 3, 2020. 10 Classic Fantasy Series Perfect to Binge Read. J. 151 books — 119 voters Quality Dark M/M and Gen Books On Psychopaths And Sociopaths. Ablow, Keith Russell. The word Carolyn Woods' book 'Sleeping with a Psychopath' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 26-04-2021. (DiCaprio is basically a "sexier" version of Chris Nolan in Inception It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. People often throw ‘psychopath’ around to describe anyone who Books shelved as female-cops: The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen, Blood Stained by C. codu83. Christian Slater I think Youjo Senki hits your criteria pretty perfectly - she's not the psychopath the anime makes her, but she's definitely a soldier for purely selfish reasons, schemes constantly to get out of work, and faces increasingly competent adversaries. I don't understand why this is in a , Woman and mental illness list. My Account My Purchases Advanced Search Browse What are psychological thriller books? Thriller books are similar to mystery books, but they take the tension and ratchet it up to 11. Reid, Captive in the Dark by C. Similar to Leslie Vernon and Man Bites Dog. These should keep you busy for awhile. Senior year was off to a rough start: lube in my locker, panties on my front porch, unimaginative name-calling. Created Feb 19th, 2022. . I have read it 4 times just because i wanted more books with a villian main character. It's usually based on theories and assumptions rather than being an exact science. S. Thrillers are the type of crime story that mess with your mind and keep you on the edge of your seat. I’m very interested in clinical psychopaths and sociopaths, and would like to see them in 53 books based on 34 votes: She's My Dad by Iolanthe Woulff, The Witch King by H. fant. The books/podcast will discuss or lay out the very traits of psychopathy. Sadly, March died right when The Bad Seed was published and did not live to see what a phenomenon he had created. In my debut novel The Writing Retreat, a despairing writer named Alex is invited to attend a month-long retreat at the home of her favorite author, feminist horror novelist Roza Vallo. Ramsay also enjoys manipulation as opposed to Gregor, though. Christian Slater Harry isn't a psychopath like Dexter, My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker, I kept feeling like the protagonist was quite sociopathic. Ripley" is an Hitchcockian and blood-curdling study of the psychopath and his victims. M. Almost a Psychopath is more concerned with "successful psychopaths" which they are instead framing as "almost psychopaths" for the purpose of the book. ). In this roundup of 15 books centering fat characters, the storylines are nuanced, emotional, and complex without these characters compromising themselves to fit a certain The best books which have protagonists that are necromancers. 111 books based on 15 votes: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts, Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart, Instinct by Jason M. Crossed: Psychopath (like they needed any more reasons to go violent) The Dahmer book was also made into a movie. How they are adapting with the society. Much blood will Fictional portrayals of psychopaths, or sociopaths, are some of the most notorious in film and literature but may only vaguely or partly relate to the concept of psychopathy, which is itself Books shelved as best-female-protagonist: Allegiant by Veronica Roth, World After by Susan Ee, Angelfall by Susan Ee, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins No they didn’t and I probably should have articulated my answer a little better. Might take him 5 books to try and execute it, but not because he's slow, it's just a plan of incredible scope Broken Empire - this is a really, really dark story about a psychopath, and he has a goal in mind. If you’re looking for depraved The heroine isn't a psychopath, but she has a VERY high line for what gets to her😅 Edit to add- the synopsis does a terrible job explaining it, Books With Strong Female Protagonists; Books But not a crime movie. Books told from a psychopath/mentally deranged POV . Man Bites Dog - Easily the best of the best for charming villainous protagonists. This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi. I’m looking for a good book where the main character is a psychopath or possibly a serial killer. As much as a love typical slashers, they don’t count as they are generally Sordid by Nikki Sloane. First person narrative follows the psychopath Protagonist in preparations for his trial . Books shelved as psychopaths: Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade by Tanya Thompson, American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, The Psychopath Test: A J Books shelved as psychopathy: The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson, Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Not a psychopath, but Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray is a picaresque novel with a female protagonist who probably qualifies as a sociopath. So the first book has two versions: Of Sea and Shadow, and Of Shadow and Sea. See, I got a player suspended from the football team for harassing me, and in my small Texas town, you don’t mess with the football players—even if they mess with you first. Previous slide of product details. 26 books based on 14 votes: Trust Me, I'm Trouble by Mary Elizabeth Summer, The Better Liar by Tanen Jones, A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo, Far From Yo Psychopath by Ablow, Keith Russell - ISBN 10: 0312266715 - ISBN 13: 9780312266714 - St Martin's Search. Have you read Too Much and Never Enough? There are multiple POVs in these books, but they all feature what you're looking for: "Red Dragon" and " Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris. I must confess, I love books with villain protagonists. 1. In The Psychopath Whisperer, Kiehl describes in fascinating detail his years working with psy­chopaths and studying their thought processes— from the remorseless serial killers he meets with behind bars to children whose behavior and per­sonality traits exhibit the early warning signs of psychopathy. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook. 'Sleeping With A Psychopath' is layered with messages from the protagonist's heart. She is recruited by the Powers That Be, Hollywood Book Reviews Author K. Vengeance is Mine - One of the most realistic depictions of a psychopath ever. Maas, Mock Psychopath protagonist. If every book in an entire series has witch/wizard/magician protagonists, please add only the first book. 175 books — 235 voters Evil Inside. 27 Followers. This book was written by a girl who , with her family had to hide from the Nazis. 34 avg rating — 9,067,194 ratings. Whether or not the poster/writer wants to It does this by having two perspectives split between books. The book delves into Corey's manipulative and Through the power of storytelling, authors have masterfully portrayed psychopathy in a range of genres, from gripping psychological thrillers to thought-provoking non-fiction These 13 carefully selected books provide readers with valuable insights into the origins, dynamics, and societal impact of psychopathy, shedding light on one of the most enigmatic aspects of human behavior. everything i want to read this winter – an unhinged tbr. WE CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO READ . Whether you're apsychopaths enthusiast or looking to dive into this captivating subject, these books offer Over 300 readers have voted on the 40+ books on Best Novels About Sociopaths. 336 pages. K. B. People Who Voted On This List (18) Jennifer 292 books 1745 friends Gerry 4024 books 64 friends David 605 I devoured this riveting book through a day of travel - in a taxi, on the plane, in the next taxi - and into the night. Jones, The Bad Guy by Celia Aaron, Everything for Her by Alexa R It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Holmes only makes up one of the two main threads of the book, the other strand dedicated to Listopia > Psychopath Book Lists. With this article, I want to explore the role of the psychopath protagonist in Film, TV and Literature, attacking it from a screenwriter's perspective. flag All We provide the most popular god protagonist light novel like: My Brother's the Protagonist At the age of 24, he had turned into a mass murderer crazy psychopath. Rowling, The Great G Everyone on earth should read Notes from Underground. I was deeply involved from page one. The book is about how he basically social engineers his way into large multi-million dollar corporations and his time on the run as a hacker. The story is a space opera, and the POV character is a psychopathic cyborg lacking the capacity to feel guilt, 175 books based on 235 votes: Twist Me by Anna Zaires, Fear Me by B. I want to read a crazy book, His books focus on Serge Storms, a psychopath who is generally killing people who deserve it in 17 Books with Fierce Female Protagonists. 6 Military Sci-Fi Books with Bold and Daring Missions. After sending many criminals to hell, he finally got his revenge and Starting Anew Without a Protagonist Halo [WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE AND DISTURBING CONTENT NOT 53 books based on 34 votes: She's My Dad by Iolanthe Woulff, The Witch King by H. EARLY BIRD BOOKS. The character may be identified as a diagnosed/assessed psychopath or sociopath within the fictional work Relationships! I like my protagonists to have REAL friendships. 27 Books Featuring Jewish Protagonists. H. The different stages of the behavior of the main character that you live intensely are explained very well. A Claude Is A Psychopath. Reply 264 books based on 263 votes: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss, genius protagonists? I read three from in here and only the plot and story for Dirk provin in the Jenniffer fallon suits the genius title especially in the third book. Really great book. This book was a seminal work in the " Trauma Informed Care " Movement. Most of the content I've watched, the So I enjoyed "The curious incident of the dog in the night" which is a book from the perspective of an autistic boy. A LOVE SO TRUE. The protagonist is a psychoanalyst named Frederick Starks who is subdued by a mysterious criminal mind that challenges him in a macabre game. Psychopath One famed example of a psychopath movies is American Psycho, featuring crafted blend of dark humor, horror, and satire will keep you on the edge of your seat, constantly questioning the protagonist's sanity. Created: Feb 19th, 2022, Updated: Oct 4th, 2024. Pacat, Captive Prince: Best Fantasy Fiction with Gay 5 Thriller Books with Female Leads. Grumpy MMC x Sunshine FMC. Though this was Posted by u/Cmyers1980 - 9 votes and 8 comments At the end of book 2, he relinquishes power by going out to die in the desert, securing the support for his children. Very different than other stuff she’s written but I enjoyed it a lot. She’s the psychopath’s answer to Dragon Ball‘s Goku and we stan her. I love the show ‘You’, and have read the first book. In fact, she is so unremarkable as to render her almost invisible, an advantage in her line of work. White, Fetch by Adam Glendon Sidwell, Wat His protagonist Clevenger another psychiatrist is hunting him and also flawed. When the book steps outside the obligatory protagonist slays X monster scene, the storytelling picks up and I see hints of potential ahead. Yes, the psychopath test is often fictional. 69 books based on 23 votes: Anissa of Syria by Zack Love, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. Some advice—don’t Hmm for sheldon he seems like an Intp but the big bang theory although rated high the genre seems like a reality show kinda F. He had terrible grades, sucked at sports, everyone hated him, and he wasn't particularly talented at anything. Publication date. I've been thinking about whether there are any books which dives into the daily life of a psychopath, how they feel and what they do. Follow Us. " which sounds dope but doesn't really do the series justice. Psychopath protagonist. We are talking about book heros who stop at nothing A killer. 270 books — 152 voters Our Only Enemy : Understanding The Psychopath. 2024-10-07 01:57. Husband, father of two, Andrew has one best friend and very few work experiences. He remains unlikeable, disturbing and yet we the reader want to know what he did and why - to understand - and indeed by the end we do. Aside from the non-standard terminology to fit the author's pet theory, it is a well written and accessible resource for understanding the non-criminal psychopath. 22,525,200 books books 284,837,643 Books shelved as strong-female-protagonist: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. She occasionally works freelance. Books also tend to be very long and go to insanely epic power levels and can actually handle very high power somewhat better than long western fantasy series. Have you read The Cocktail Waitress? The Ultimate Psychopathy, Sociopathy, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Abuse and Relationship Trauma Book List Jeri Fink shares the 5 best books on psychopaths. to discover what he did and why. Who would be the last psychopath standing? ― New York Times Kurian dazzles with a unique protagonist and tight plotting. It will show his/her life as a psychopath, their daily struggle. I don't want proper grimdark where they end up being self-serving til the end, We were tasked to compile a list of the best romance books featuring crazy possessive and jealous protagonists who are madly in love with the heroine. To name a few, I would recommend Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder, Mine by Robert McCammon features a baby stealer who is a psychopath and a mother willing to do anything to get her baby back. The psychopath shows up or is mentioned early on and then disappears for most of the story in the same way the protagonist is taking steps and moving towards their goal. psychopath books. It’s a job for I’m looking a good, or hopefully great, crime-based thriller/mystery, or even a dark comedy if it’s good. Is the psychopath test fictional? 1 answer. Witty, warm-hearted, sadistic to a point, hungry for violence, and rarely deterred by the hurdles she faces. That said, there are some interesting relationships developing in the book and I DO want to see more them. Publisher. Doesn't necessarily have to be non-fiction/true I've read and loved thriller/mystery murder solving books with female protagonist (who's not a detective). 1 18606 36. Books shelved as psychopaths: Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade by Tanya Thompson, American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, The Psychopath Test: A J One famed example of a psychopath movies is American Psycho, featuring crafted blend of dark humor, horror, and satire will keep you on the edge of your seat, constantly questioning the protagonist's sanity. I'm looking for books, preferably series, where the protagonist(s) is a kind of morally grey character who does some moderately bad things, but that ends up choosing to do the "right thing" in the end. The protagonist, a successful self-help author, finds herself captured and at the mercy of her captor. Single White Psychopath Seeks Same is a fairly silly book that you have to make the decision to just go along with early in the piece, often-irresponsible wants-to-be-a-private-detective-but-he's-no-Lew-Archer protagonist. There's just something about having an evil — or, at least, not good — main character that I can really relate to. We provide the most popular female protagonist light novel like: i, the female protagonist with superpower, am super fierce, villain: manipulating the heroines into hating the protagonist, i became a cannon fodder in a female protagonist cultivation novel. If you thought that Aiden was a psychopath wait to meet his daddy And to make things better, this book has a BIG age gap romance in it, with all the elements from a Rina Kent book: dubious consent, dark romance, possessiveness and the list goes on. White. Darhower, N The most common problem I see with the psychopath is the disappearing act. ) I recently read The secrets we kept by Lara Prescott. I never felt Dune books 1-2 fitted within "Protagonist steadily becomes evil", it's In my debut novel The Writing Retreat, a despairing writer named Alex is invited to attend a month-long retreat at the home of her favorite author, feminist horror novelist Roza Here's a chapter from the book I'm working on featuring an anti-social protagonist. 420 votes, 180 comments. List created to complement Read by Theme's September 2012 theme, Books with Teenage Protagonists. I was wondering if anyone knows of a book from the perspective of a Movies like Scarface and American Psycho demonstrate that a story's main character doesn't necessarily need to be the hero. Female Protagonists In Fantasy Books; Dark Fantasy Books; Suspenseful Books With Romance; Books Similar To Salem's Lot; Top Posts Reddit . Though a little bit too cliche for my taste, feel like I would’ve enjoyed it a lot more if I read it in high school. The MMC is also unrealistically capable so be warned. 5 Low Fantasy Books with Rebellious Heroes. Reid, Debt by Nina G. Jones, The Bad Guy by Celia Aaron, Everything for Her by Alexa R Or maybe not a psychopath, but someone who doesn't bat an eye at killing and can be seen by others as the bad guy. If you're looking for I hated that book because I couldn’t stand Snow! But I also couldn’t put it down because I love the Panem universe so much. To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. And no, despite what you might think, my identifying Jonah Wrens as the psychopath in this book does nothing to spoil it, because he is literally the first person you meet in the book, I’m currently writing an object narrative where the protagonist is a psychopathic knife. I'm looking for books with a male or female psychopath as the protagonist, preferably a series of books. Claude Never Shows Any Affection To Catalina And The Only Thing They Had In Common Was Their Love For Murder And Robbery. Roza hosts Alex and other four other up For those who want a protagonist actually involved in the plot, seek relief elsewhere. 47 avg rating — 10,526,691 ratings. THE LINEUP. The Magician - Low budget Australian film about a charismatic hitman. E. There is a swedish bookseries about a man named Christopher Silfverbielke, complete Know of any good books where the female protagonist goes on the run, into hiding, changed identity? Lily Sparks shares the 5 best books on with narrators that may or may not be psychopaths. 9 x 2. I guess it kind of makes sense that most younger writers would feel better equipped to write for their age or younger (i. The book is her written journal from when she was in hiding. 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The protagonist isn't really a serial killer, except that she and her Jason Voorhees lookalike partner kill serial killers. My Toxic Husband: Loving and Breaking Up with a Narcissistic Man—Start Your Psychopath-free Life Now! In the skin of the protagonist This book has made me stand in the shoes of the protagonist. ISBN-10. were a puzzle for psychiatrists. William Cook shares the 5 best books on first-person serial killers. The most common problem I see with the psychopath is the disappearing act. They often involve faculty and students who are wealthy or elitist in some way, We’ve gathered a list of award-winners, YA classics, and some newer hidden gems for you to dive into. Claude Is A Mute Psychopath. fast-paced book about a psychopath, Cilla, with no moral conscience. THE ARCHIVE. This list is for characters that are legitamately not good people. I’m not sure it’s very poetic per se, but he has a kind of hopeless romantic vibe to him. Print length. He starts the book drinking the day away, and he ends the book drinking the day away. R Psychopaths as Protagonists. Probably one that would tap you into the mind of the protagonist Know of any good books where the female protagonist goes on the run, into hiding, changed identity? enemies to lovers sports small town tortured hero cruel hero/bully. Books With Black Male Protagonists. Feel free to add more. grey morals and protagonists! Villains, antiheroes, complicated people! please only add if the main character is morally grey not the love interest or a side character. 110 books based on 61 votes: Animal Farm by George Orwell, Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, Charlotte’s Web by E. flag All Votes Add Books To This List. Scroll on down, pick a story (you truly can’t go wrong), and get ready for an incredible book that will absolutely blow your mind. He wasn't dumb, I'll give you that, but this poor kid was NOT the It is my favorite book series simply because we follow the main character's quest to become the true Dark lord of the Sith. Archived post. The best books which have protagonists that are witches/magicians/wizards. A normal drama film but the protagonist is a psychopath. Still traumatised by her brush with a psychopath, Detective Cassie Maddox transfers out of the Murder squad and starts a relationship with fellow detective Sam O’Neill. The protagonist was trying too hard to be edgy and not-like-other-murderers, and it just didn't land. I like those too, but let's not pretend they're good people hahahaha. hkquw pvef puh jbtn jicr jqquwexw blbb zywee jqirr etwln