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Psychological Novel: Exploring the Depths of the Human Mind

In the vast realm of literature, the psychological novel stands out as a captivating genre that delves deep into the complexities of the human psyche. With its focus on the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of its characters, this genre offers readers a unique and insightful glimpse into the human condition. Here, we will dive into the literary term "psychological novel," explore its defining characteristics, and recommend some notable works and authors that have mastered this genre.

A psychological novel is a subgenre of fiction that places a strong emphasis on exploring the psychological and emotional states of its characters. It delves into their inner world, introspections, and the forces that shape their behavior. These novels often tackle themes such as identity, memory, desire, angst, and the intricacies of human relationships.

One of the pioneers of the psychological novel is Fyodor Dostoevsky. His iconic work, "Crime and Punishment," delves deep into the tormenting psyche of its protagonist, Raskolnikov, as he battles with guilt and the consequences of his actions. Dostoevsky's ability to capture the complexity of the human mind has made him a literary giant in this genre.

Another master of the psychological novel is Virginia Woolf. Her seminal work, "Mrs. Dalloway," takes readers on an introspective journey through the mind of its protagonist, Clarissa Dalloway. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness writing style vividly conveys the fluid and ever-shifting nature of human thoughts and emotions, making her a key figure in the realm of psychological fiction.

If you're looking for more contemporary authors in this genre, consider diving into the haunting works of Gillian Flynn. Her best-selling novel, "Gone Girl," meticulously dissects the psychology of a crumbling marriage and deceit, leaving readers in a state of suspense and uncertainty until the very end.

When it comes to exploring the depths of the human mind, the psychological novel offers a rich and rewarding reading experience. If you're interested in further exploring this genre, you can find a wealth of recommendations and discussions on dedicated literary websites such as Goodreads, where fellow readers and book enthusiasts engage in vibrant conversations about their favorite psychological novels.

In conclusion, the psychological novel is a captivating genre that unveils the complexities of the human mind. Whether it's the timeless works of Dostoevsky and Woolf or the gripping narratives of contemporary authors like Gillian Flynn, these novels offer a unique window into the depths of human emotions, making them a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the human psyche. So, dive into the pages of these remarkable novels and embark on a thought-provoking literary journey.
Moe-selling Scammer Fiction
Moe-selling Scammer

There is a pure online game mode in Volume 1; In Volume 2 (Cannon Fodder Reversal Mode), game players rely on completing missions of cannon fodder reversal time and time again. When will they be able to escape from this King's Space and no longer be mere daily servants whose souls have been extracted? New book [Dian Niang]: Game in Otherworld genre, newly released, please show your support! Thank you!

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I come to listen to your concert. Fiction
I come to listen to your concert.

Chen Shi is a kind-hearted boy. When I was heartbroken, he picked me up and brought me home, and later we rolled in the bed until dawn, he held me tightly, and I pretended to sleep with my eyes half-closed. We loved each other for a while, then we broke up on a train, he threw the ticket and got off, while I cried all the way from Guangzhou to Beijing alone. When we met again, he was hugging a new girl and I felt disgusted even looking at him. *** At 18 years old, my greatest wish was to be with Chen Shi. At 18 years old, Chen Shi's biggest wish was to hold a concert at the Workers' Stadium.

210.19 Million words | 2020-08-24 14:28Update

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Gu San Niang Remarries Fiction
Gu San Niang Remarries

It is said that Gu San Niang had a hard life. Her biological mother passed away early, and her father remarried. Due to the poor family background, she was married off with only half sold and half given away. Although her husband was not favored by his parents, he was kind and honest to her. However, an accident occurred, and her husband drowned. Being alone in the world, Gu San Niang was kicked out of her in-laws' house. She had no choice but to take her young daughter to the county town to make a living. It was here that she encountered Shen, a widower...

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Boxing Superstar Fiction
Boxing Superstar

In today's decline of traditional Chinese martial arts, a Chinese boxing champion dominates the professional boxing world. Huang Yifei, who was reborn in his prime years, seamlessly combines the inch power of Wing Chun and the breathing technique of Tai Chi with boxing, instilling fear in all of his opponents in the ring. He becomes an Olympic gold medalist and then transitions to the professional boxing world, becoming the first Chinese to win a championship belt. He is hailed as the greatest boxer of the 21st century, with Time magazine featuring him alongside Bruce Lee on the cover, with the headline: Another Chinese Kung Fu superstar following in the footsteps of Bruce Lee, the new global idol! The New York Times reporter asks, "Mr. Huang Yifei, from lightweight to heavyweight champion, you have conquered nine weight divisions, rightfully claiming the title of the number one in the boxing world. What are your plans next?" He replies, "I heard that there's a decline in no-holds-barred fighting recently, so I plan to give it a try..."

146.56 Million words | 2021-11-24 10:34Update

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The God of Men always treats me like a toy. Fiction
The God of Men always treats me like a toy.

"The God Always Plays Me Like a Toy" has an exhilarating and gripping plot created by the talented and adorable author, Foolish Cat. It is a novel that boasts both excellent storyline and writing style. Pen Fun Pavilion offers free access to Foolish Cat's latest refreshing and clean chapters for online reading.

225.38 Million words | 2021-04-02 18:38Update

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Wearing the Encounter Immortal: The Unparalleled Master Fiction
Wearing the Encounter Immortal: The Unparalleled Master

The happiest thing in the world is to be blessed with a celestial master who falls from the sky! Ruan Xingyan, who traveled back in time to ancient times, began her life with a celestial being...? This is a story about a modern time-traveling girl with exceptional acting skills and a pure and kind-hearted celestial being who has descended to the mortal realm. It is a tale of a celestial master who lavishes affection on his disciple to the heavens. It is a miraculous journey of a modern time-traveling girl, transforming from a human to a goddess. [A lighthearted completed story, "Chubby Husband and Beautiful Wife" novella, "We Are No Longer Sad" short story, so if you like it, please collect it.]

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Love After Flash Marriage Fiction
Love After Flash Marriage

On Valentine's Day, by chance, Lin Qingwei and Xiang Junnan encountered their respective partners cheating on them. They teamed up to teach these unfaithful partners a lesson but were cursed maliciously by one of them, Lin Lulu. What? Unable to get married or find a partner and be single for a lifetime? Lin Qingwei and Xiang Junnan exchanged a glance: If someone doesn't give face, we'll slap them first! And so, they quickly obtained their marriage certificate! Lin Lulu: ... You two, you planned this all along, didn't you?!

24.93 Million words | 2021-09-25 23:49Update

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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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Days as an Island Owner in Greece. Fiction
Days as an Island Owner in Greece.

In the Aegean Sea, there is an island that belongs to me. The sandy beaches there are beloved by all surfers, and the coral reefs are a paradise for divers. In the early morning, I jog on the white beach, take a nap under the palm trees at noon, and in the evening, I cuddle with my lover under the rosy sunset. Sometimes, I feel bored, and then I would go fishing on a yacht in the Aegean Sea. More often, I salvage treasures along ancient sailing routes, and there is usually a pleasant surprise waiting for me. On the island, I have a grove of mature olive trees. The olive oil extracted from them is the purest in the world, and I often invite friends there to have a barbecue. Recently, I am also preparing to plant French grapes in the barren land. I believe that the Mediterranean sunshine will make the grapes sweeter and give the wine a taste of sunshine. I am Yehai, the owner of St. Tony's Island, and I feed myself with a bag of salt.

344.85 Million words | 2023-03-15 03:43Update

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The Chaos Phoenix Scheme Fiction
The Chaos Phoenix Scheme

He is the head of the Soul Breaker Hall, the first assassination organization, as well as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Realm; she is the chief protector of the Soul Breaker Hall. In order to cultivate her into the most exceptional assassin, he imparted all his knowledge and skills to her, spoiling and favoring her. He made exceptions and meticulously schemed to make her renowned throughout the world. She believed he was her benefactor and mentor, unaware that the person who would ultimately push her into the abyss of death was him. In the face of adversity, she emerged from the ashes, standing before him in the guise of an envoy from the enemy country, smiling as she said, "The days of Eastern Realm's dominance are over."

58.17 Million words | 2020-10-13 18:27Update

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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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I am Queen Daji. Fiction
I am Queen Daji.

"The Chronicles of Chaos: King Zhou's Chapter" Our slogan is: Future, present, past, imagination soaring to the sky... in the stars! Emperor Xin, the last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, time travels to the modern era after being defeated by Emperor Wu. King Zhou exclaims, "Great! I don't have to hide my true identity as a woman anymore!" [This book is purely for satire and humor. For related titles, please refer to "I am Lady Baoyu," "I am Lady Eunuch," "I am Lady Ying Zheng," "I am Lady Xiang Yu," "I am Lady Jing Ke," "I am Lady Yongzheng," "I am Lady Jianwen."]

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Did the boss abdicate today? Fiction
Did the boss abdicate today?

She has been told since she was young that she has a fiance whom she has never seen and has never appeared in her memories. The fiance has always been her reason for rejecting others, and later the young miss of the Ling family was mistakenly believed to have fabricated it out of thin air. Unexpectedly, she really encountered him, but she just didn't know. "I heard that you have a fiance?" Ling Jingyi straightened her back and exuded a strong aura, "It's not hearsay, it's true." "Do you like him?" At that time, she spoke her true feelings, "I don't like him." The man raised an eyebrow and looked at her, with a poker face, "Then, break up with him." ... [Beauty Coach vs. Mysterious Tycoon]

315.78 Million words | 2020-07-04 22:14Update

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The Matchmaker of the First Rank Fiction
The Matchmaker of the First Rank

One day, with a sword in hand, I will slaughter all the unfaithful dogs in the world. Those with true love will find their happiness, while heartless ones shall face the consequences. Since the day Li Chengze, a selfish, heartless, cold-hearted scumbag abandoned Bai Sujin, she made a solemn vow to help all the good girls in the world find a worthy husband. In pursuit of this mission, she opened the first matchmaking agency in Suzhou. Besides using all means to determine the sincerity of these talented young men, she also had an important business - helping abandoned wives seek revenge on their scumbag ex-husbands, causing them to suffer disgrace and bankruptcy. Just when her career was thriving, to her surprise, the unfaithful man returned and asked for a reconciliation. Prince Ling smiled faintly and calmly said, "Guards, this lunatic dares to offend the queen. Throw him into the dungeon immediately." Bai Sujin put her hands on her hips and shouted loudly, "What are you looking at, Mr. Li? I am the queen!" Evergreen Reading Group Chat: [insert chat group information]

147.72 Million words | 2021-12-16 02:42Update

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Hidden Depth: The Genius Miss of a Noble Family Fiction
Hidden Depth: The Genius Miss of a Noble Family

To protect the ancestral legacy passed down through generations, Miss Yunlin, with her father's generous investment, has been taught various skills by experts in business, arts, history, and assassination. In public, she is a noble and elegant heiress from a prestigious family, a business prodigy, poised and refined. However, behind the scenes, she is a ruthless mafia leader, a genius spy, cold and bloodthirsty! Her smooth-sailing life is disrupted when the mad scientist in her father's laboratory, whom she was supposed to be sent to rescue her assassinated mother, inadvertently sends her through time and space, landing her in an era of peace and prosperity, where she becomes a neglected waste of a legitimate daughter in the eyes of the general.

14.44 Million words | 2022-03-07 06:59Update

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Lovelorn Lang Jun Fiction
Lovelorn Lang Jun

Xiao Ru, who was resting on the rooftop, suddenly heard people arguing nearby. Curiosity got the better of her, so she hid and listened. Oh my god! She couldn't believe she had heard a secret that she shouldn't have. After they finished arguing and fighting, one person left, but another stayed behind, feeling dejected. Coincidentally, Xiao Ru started to have stomach pain. It would be embarrassing for her to leave now, so she told herself to endure it. However, that person was standing in front of the only exit. How could she leave? In the end, she couldn't bear it any longer. She walked up to him and said, "Jian Lang, what a coincidence. The weather is really nice today. I didn't see anything, hah! I have something to do, so please make way." From that day on, Xiao Ru realized that she couldn't take her eyes off him.

214.15 Million words | 2021-02-20 20:22Update

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Knight of the Game in Another World Fiction
Knight of the Game in Another World

As the strongest knight player, starting from zero, I embarked on a brand new life in a different world, striving to reach the pinnacle once again.

481.63 Million words | 2022-03-14 19:03Update

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Invite wife into the arms Fiction
Invite wife into the arms

At the wedding scene, the older sister brought along a seven-year-old child, holding a paternity test that proved their blood relationship. It ruined her wedding, stole her husband, and made her a stepmother. She only wanted to understand the whole story, but didn't want to get involved with the child's father. "You want to know how this child came about, right? Let me refresh your memory." He whispered seductively in her ear, pressing her against the office desk and punishingly undressing her.

586.94 Million words | 2023-05-23 17:02Update

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Phoenix Nest on the Border Fiction
Phoenix Nest on the Border

Phoenix Nest at the Border Town, a family tragedy in an instant, parents and siblings all brutally murdered. Once a noble lady in a prestigious mansion, she now lives in the mortal realm as a thief, relying on theft to survive! She clenches her teeth, hiding her identity, never mentioning the past, but unable to forget the promise made back then! With a heart as pure as jade, they each hold a half of the promise, and when they reunite, the world shall be their dowry. She searches for him far and wide, longing to meet and speak, but how difficult it is! Through a series of coincidences, she, a lowly thief, becomes entangled in the conflicts between two countries. On one side is the ruthless General Wang, skilled in killing and with deep scheming. On the other side is the cruel and merciless Prince Wang, with a heart as cold as ice. With a deep-seated vengeance, she yearns to vindicate her family, refusing to be a pawn in a power struggle! Little did she know, after all these years of searching, he was right by her side... Now, will the promise of the world as a dowry be fulfilled? Author: Lan Xue

257.97 Million words | 2021-10-09 16:53Update

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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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