How do 'crazy girl novels' usually portray female characters?

In Western city girl romance novels, female characters are often portrayed as independent. They usually have their own careers in the city, like being journalists, fashion designers or office workers. They are also shown as having a strong sense of self. For example, in 'Bridget Jones's Diary', Bridget is determined to find love on her own terms while also dealing with her career and personal insecurities.

Often, 'college girl novels' show female friendships as very intense and supportive. For example, in novels like 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', the friends are there for each other through thick and thin. They share secrets, joys, and sorrows, and are a big part of each other's growth during the college years.

Often, they are portrayed as strong survivors. For example, in 'Gone Girl', Amy is a complex character who, despite being in a seemingly kidnapped situation, has her own motives and plans. She is not just a passive victim.

They often portray them as mysterious. For example, in many such novels, the female character might have a past she doesn't fully disclose, which adds to her allure. She may also be very confident and self - assured, using her charm to get what she wants. This can be seen in characters like Amy from 'Gone Girl'.

In some novels, female characters are also depicted as victims at first. They might be heartbroken, but then they gradually find their own strength. They could start investigating the situation, like in detective - like scenarios within the story. They are not just passive recipients of the husband's betrayal but active agents in the story.

Stalker novels also sometimes show the bystanders or the people around the stalker and the victim. These characters can range from being completely oblivious to the situation to being enablers. In some novels, they add to the overall atmosphere of unease and mystery as they may or may not be aware of what's really going on.

In buccaneers novels, the characters are usually depicted as living on the edge. They are presented as having a sense of freedom that comes with the pirate life. They might be portrayed as lawless to some extent, but also with their own moral codes. Take Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan' for instance. He is a menacing buccaneer, yet he has his own set of rules within his crew. They are also shown as having a love for treasure and adventure, always seeking the next big score.

Lynda La Plante's female characters are often strong and independent. For example, Jane Tennison in her 'Prime Suspect' series is a tenacious detective. She doesn't let the male - dominated environment of the police force stop her from doing her job well.

They often portray them as strong - minded. For example, in many of these novels, the female characters are not afraid to speak their minds and pursue their own happiness in love, like in 'Wuthering Heights' where Catherine is a very passionate and headstrong character.

In swat romance novels, the SWAT characters are often portrayed as strong, brave, and heroic. They are shown as highly trained individuals who are good at their jobs. For example, the male lead in a typical 'swat romance novel' might be a fearless SWAT team leader. The female characters can be independent and feisty, like a journalist who is covering a story related to the SWAT team and then gets involved romantically.