What are the characteristics of books about marriage fiction?

Some might focus on the challenges in marriage. For example, dealing with financial issues or differences in family backgrounds.

Often, they depict strong family influence. In many eastern cultures, families play a huge role in arranged marriages, and books like 'A Suitable Boy' show how family members' opinions, status, and expectations shape the marriage arrangements.

One of the best is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It shows different aspects of marriage through the relationship of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Their initial misunderstandings and the development of true love, as well as the social expectations around marriage at that time, are well - presented.

Fiction books often have vivid descriptions. In 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, the descriptions of Middle - earth are so detailed that you can almost picture it in your mind. Another aspect is the ability to make readers feel emotions. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green makes readers feel love, sadness, and hope. And they can also be very creative in terms of plot twists. In 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk, the big plot twist at the end completely changes the way you view the whole story.

They tend to be set in New York City, the epicenter of the attacks. This setting helps to create a sense of authenticity and immediacy. Books like 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' use the city's landscape as an important part of the narrative.

Often, they give a sense of closure. For example, in many classic romance novels like 'Jane Eyre', the marriage at the end signifies the completion of the protagonist's journey. It's like a reward for all the hardships they've been through.

Another is 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton. It shows the theme of infidelity in a more subtle way. Newland Archer, a man engaged to be married, finds himself attracted to another woman. The book explores the social constraints of the time and how they impact relationships and the potential for infidelity within a marriage structure.

One common theme is the search for true love or passion. In many of these books, characters in unhappy marriages feel a lack of emotional or physical connection, so they look for it elsewhere through affairs. For example, in 'Madame Bovary', Emma is constantly seeking the grand passion she reads about in novels.

Betrayal is also a significant theme. This can be emotional or physical. In some novels, one partner may have an affair, which is a clear sign of a struggling marriage. It shatters the trust that is essential in a relationship and leads to a downward spiral of the marriage.

Definitely 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Although not strictly an 'arranged marriage' in the modern sense, the concept of marriage for social and economic reasons, which was common in that era, is a major theme. Mr. Collins' proposal to Elizabeth, which was more of an arranged - like situation, is a key part of the story.