Unsure of how your character will react to a shocking revelation. To write the book, i drew on interviews with hundreds of introverts, the latest scientific research about introversion, and personal stories told by me and the writers of introvert, dear. The secret lives of introverts will not only validate your experiences as an introvert, but it will also teach you how to work with your introversion rather. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Here we have a moody, quiet, stubborn female character whose quiet temperament isnt being romanticized. Sao is one of the best examples of having an introverted main character. The introverted protagonist a 2paragraphs essay by dana. I recently read eleanor oliphant is completely fine and it struck a chord with me. Most books i have read tend to have the most extraverted and colorful protagonists you can think of, but thats an entirely different dynamic style of writing. Hes a gamer at heart whos passionate about virtual reality gaming. Includes caldecott honor artists and theodor seuss geisel award winning books from chris haughton, eileen spinelli, and more. There are plenty more, but these sprang instantly to mind. Best ya novels of all time 20 ya books every adult should read. Dec 06, 2017 7 ways to write an introverted protagonist december 6, 2017 authoraemcauley leave a comment thanks to a poll on twitter, this weeks writing wednesday is going to be all about writing the introverted protagonist mc.
I am looking for recommendations for books with introverted protagonist s. Unsure of how your character will handle being put in the spotlight. However, the discussion typically has more focus on the mystery at hand than it. My favorite method for building characters personalities. Theresa may inflexible, introverted and surly, biography claims this article is more than 6 months old anthony seldons book, may at 10, says pm began to. No one could describe the protagonist of jane austen s pride and prejudice, lizzie bennett, as an introvert. Feb 28, 2018 this is a brief and entirely noncomprehensive list of personal favourites. Dec 23, 2016 alberta and jacob is a norwegian classic, probably the most introverted protagonist i have come across. If youre an introverted book lover like me, you know the anguish of not having anything good to read. What are some good books featuring an introvert main character.
A shy mortician, molly doesnt feel the need to show off her mind in the way sherlock does, but her brilliance is every bit as obvious. Renee is the concierge of a posh building in an upscale. There are 5 books in the series of the golden age of the solar clipper. However, as susan cain so effectively showed the world in her book, quiet. Sherlock holmes may be the most famous introvert of all time, but in this beloved modern iteration of the character s adventures, his wit and smarts are matched by adorable molly hooper. Heres just a little taste of what youll find in introvert power. Diaz doesnt tiptoe around the nature of his chubby, nerdy protagonist. Not all introverts are booklovers, and not all booklovers are introverts. Its written with such compassion, and color youll want to drink up every word. It may seem irrelevant, but actually many introverted intuitives have an addictive personality and even if they do not indulge in drink or drugs they might have a reliance or attachment to caffeine, food, sex, gambling, and so on. Young adult books with introverted main characters 1.
The protagonist is maybe 1619 and it covers maybe a year of her life. This is one of the character types that doesnt often show up as the protagonist of a fantasy novel, but gets relegated to being a sidekick. Most introverts will be familiar with susan cain s bestselling book, quiet. Its used by over 80% of fortune 500 companies and by marriage counselors, pastors, life coaches, and numerous individuals the world over.
This article about books for introverts was originally published by amy sachs, and weve added 12 books to her list. When terms like shy or aloof are often applied to introverts, it can be difficult to accept those qualities as anything but negative. Our classic booknerdfangirlwriter and fellow introvert. From jane eyre to superman, fiction books are full of introvert characters. Author steven chobsky has described the book s protagonist as hope in the form of a character. Top 40 introverted and shy female characters in film and. Her realization of darcys essential goodness eventually triumphs over her initial. They are intended for kids ages 811 the invisible boy by trudy ludwig is about a quiet boy who feels invisible until a new kid arrives. Its a great portrayal of introverts making a big impact. This is what i sought to achieve in my book, a 320page novel starring an introverted main character, and i am looking forward to sharing tias story with the world.
With the arrival of the new year comes a flurry of new books we cant wait to devour. A shy but imaginative parisian, amelie helps the people around her and finds love along the way. The introvert who slays the dragon and doesnt feel awkward leaving the. Introverted thinking protagonist and present tense fiction. I get drawn into books with solitary and thoughtful leads.
Here she writes about the challenge of creating an introverted protagonist. The top 20 introverted tv characters of alltime aiden mason 2 years ago it takes a wide variety of characters with different personality traits to create a good television show. I suspect the reason is not a storybound onelike an extrovert hero being incompatible with a lot of fantasy plotsbut authors not thinking things through again. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. Until then, if you are longing to watch a movie or show maybe you too are an introvert like myself with female characters that arent your typical extroverts or less awkward introverts, here are just 40 of the great shy. In fact, one of the biggest emotional problems that my protagonist has derives from his introverted tendencies. Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness the book presents a history of how western culture transformed from a culture of character. And, in case youre wondering, yes, your introverted character can and should have extroverts as friends. Mar 11, 2019 looking back at my childhood experiences with relatable fiction, i can vouch for the importance of having introvert role models in books that your child can look up to. Looking for good scifi reads with calmintroverted protagonists. She wrote it down for us in her most notable work, i know why the caged bird sings.
In reading, introverts can indulge their need for a respite from socializing. Also, eating granola bars in her room because she didnt want to go to dining hall alone is 110% relatable i didnt cancel my meal planeven tho i cant cookbecause returning to the dining hall for another year sounded like. And youre looking at well, ok, reading work by one of them. Her love interest mr darcy, however, most definitely is. The world where the hero and the demon king continue to oppose each other. How introverts and extroverts achieve extraordinary results together. From late 19th century novels to early 21st century novels, female and male introverted. Second, the nonprotagonist narrator acknowledges obsessionan obsession with another person that inspired the character to take the time to set down this story in writing at all. The myersbriggs type indicatoror mbti for shortis probably the most wellknown and widely accepted personality framework in the world today. Lets allow some shy girls to break into our stories more often. Here are five great books that all introverts can relate to.
Kid literary characters and their grownup counterparts. In so many books, we follow the adventurer, the warrior, the stranger who brings trouble to town. Also, eating granola bars in her room because she didnt want to go to dining hall alone is 110% relatable i didnt cancel my meal planeven tho i cant cookbecause returning to the dining hall for another year sounded like too much effort, not. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. In it, cain discusses the challenges and joys that introverts experience in their careers, as students, as parents and more. The grand magic from the hero and the demon king cross over worlds and exploded in the classroom of a certain high school. Like most introverts, he truly values his fewer but deeper friendships and his inability to tell rowdy that he is super provides a constant strain on their relationship and peter himself. Dec 26, 2011 we recently discovered something we didnt know about the steig larsson books that he modeled his introverted computer hacker protagonist, lisbeth salander, on childhood favorite pippi. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. Aug, 2015 it is a goldmine for the introverted reader, filled with passages about books and tea, and the jewel of infinity in a single moment. Whether kids are looking for validation, acceptance, or tips on handling social situations, there are books for every kind of introvert. However, you might not know that cain also published a different edition for kids and teens, called quiet power. Jul 04, 2016 welcome to my detailed list of the top books for introverts. Looking back at my childhood experiences with relatable fiction, i can vouch for the importance of having introvert role models in books that your child can look up to.
As both a booklover and an introvert myself, ive found that there are a ton of books that really speak to introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Cryptonomicon by neal stephenson actually has three introverted protagonists as well as several supporting introverts. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Kazuto kirigaya, better known as kirito is the main protagonist of the show. Charlie is a quiet, sensitive 15yearold still dealing with the suicide of his only friend.
The protagonist is an introvert who ends up doing quite a bit of talking, and acknowledges her difficulty in maintaining friendships and somewhat poor social skills. She is well read and quickwitted, with a tongue that occasionally proves too sharp for her own good. Its important to first point out being introverted doesnt always mean being shy or antisocial. Like many gamers from sao and in real life, kirito is introverted to the core. Can you recommend any stories books that have a dominantly introverted and thinking protagonist which i could read for some reference. Nine signs youre really an introvert psychology today. Rainbow rowells fangirl, for instance, is a comparatively clean read, but delves deeply into the anxieties of cath, its introverted main character. If youre on the lookout for the perfect fulllength fiction book for an introverted girl, i highly recommend the following five titles. The 10 best books for infjs to read in 2019 infj blog. However, it would be a disservice to remember angelou only as a poet. The infj writer also explores sapalas own history with alcoholism and how this relates to her writing. For the solitary dreamers who tend to live inside their own heads, books have always been cherished companions. Calm and thoughtful lead is the perfect description of the main character. As both a book lover and an introvert myself, ive found that there are a ton of books that really speak to introverts.
Daniel deronda, hero of the eponymous novel by mary ann evans, aka george eliot, is a great male protagonist. Being an introverted child can be exhausting, lonely, and make you feel like you have a social deficiency. The complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. Jessica describes herself as a nonanxious introvert. The monumental bestseller quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens susan cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published quiet. Two male penguins, desperate to start a family of their own, adopt an egg to hatch. This book knocks down those negative character myths and articulates how those specific characteristics being inwardfocused and attentive are your superpowers, not your downfalls. Jul 07, 2016 pen is a typical introverted teenager she loves her family but shes frustrated by them, she thinks she might be in love with her best friend moira, she would rather spend a day reading the encyclopedia than going out and being social, and then a massive earthquake unleashes wave upon wave of destruction on the world.
As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst. Thanks to a poll on twitter, this weeks writing wednesday is going to be all about writing the introverted protagonist mc. Introverted protagonist home tag introverted protagonist. Theresa may inflexible, introverted and surly, biography. Not all introverts are book lovers, and not all book lovers are introverts. Of all the books for introverts, introvert power is definitely my favorite. And tango makes three by justin richardson and peter parnell. A lack of good books can be especially painful during lazy summer days, when all you want to do is sit in the shade and swim through the pages of a great book. Marilla and matthew cuthbert in anne of green gables by l. Oct 18, 2016 10 lifechanging books for introverts kate scott oct 18, 2016 if you are one of the 3050% of introverts trying to thrive in an extroverted culture, here are ten books that will give you the tools you need to succeed in your work, social, and love lives. Introversion is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather.
May 23, 2017 pretty much all of ishiguros books are perfect for introverts, but were partial to his 2005 novel about two friends, ruth and kathy, growing up in england. And her feelings can be so deeply felt that the reader gets chills just thinking about her story. The secret strengths of introverted kids, which is framed in the context of school, extracurriculars, family life, and friends. Unsure of how your character will make a tough decision. If you are one of the 3050% of introverts trying to thrive in an extroverted culture, here are ten books that will give you the tools you need to succeed in your work, social, and love lives.
This joyful, true story of the only penguin in the central park zoo with two daddies will remind kids of the true meaning of family. Ugcfox distribution via amazon prime in this iconic french film, audrey tautou stars as the titular character amelie. Also, if anyone has seen the movie carrie pilby, which i thought was sort of similar, this is. I noticed that several of the protagonists have introverted personalities. These books on personality types according to myers. It is a goldmine for the introverted reader, filled with passages about books and tea, and the jewel of infinity in a single moment. This book has transformed the lives of introverts around the world. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Bennet, elizabeth is the most intelligent and sensible of the five bennet sisters. How introverts and extroverts achieve extraordinary results together kahnweiler, jennifer b. Kendra cherry, ms, is an author, educational consultant, and speaker focused on helping students learn about psychology. While yes, some introverts have both these traits, this isnt a be all end all way to describe them. What are some good books featuring an introvert main.
What makes this a mustread is ishiguros choice to put kathy, the more introverted of the two, in the position of power as the narrator. Author steven chobsky has described the books protagonist as hope in the form of a character. The best books to help introverts and shy kids find their voices and be confident. Mar, 2020 this heartfelt comingofage story is comprised of letters written by introverted teenage protagonist charlie to an unknown recipient, which address his struggles with mental illness, sexuality. Sep 29, 2018 this article about books for introverts was originally published by amy sachs, and weve added 12 books to her list.
Its popular junior who narrates the story, giving us the unusual perspective of an apparent extrovert observing minutely the life of an introvert. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a renowned speaker and the author of the awardwinning books quiet power, quiet journal, and quiet. Discover if they are introverted i or extroverted e. Oscar, he writes, was a social introvert who trembled with fear during gym class. May 16, 2014 this is what makes the introvert the ideal protagonist. If you enjoyed looking for alaska for its realistic portrayal of teenage life, issues, and friendships, then the perks of being a wallflower is a great option for you. Katniss everdeen the hunger games katniss is probably an istj, and ironically, she was the first fictional character that i strongly related to. Thankfully, many authors are introverts or understand how introverts feel.
Backed with personal anecdotes, research, and interviews, its the most comprehensive book on introversion currently out there. Whenever i have felt out of place as an introvert, i have taken comfort in the fact that some of my favourite fictional characters are just like me. We need more introverted and shy female characters. Here was a woman who essentially lived her life on stage she was a singer, a dancer, a creator, and an activist.