How do 'college girl novels' usually portray female friendships?

Often, they portray them as complex. For example, they might be unpredictable, like in 'Gone Girl' where the female character's actions shock the readers.

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, 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.

In many 'two women novels', the female relationships are about mutual support. They might help each other through difficult times, like in a story where one woman is facing discrimination at work and the other uses her influence to support her. This shows the power of female solidarity in the face of adversity.

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.

Girl talk novels contribute to the representation of female friendships by showing the depth and complexity of such relationships. For example, in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', the girls share the pants as a symbol of their bond, and through their conversations, we see how they support each other through tough times like family issues or first loves.

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.

Well, in many wilderness novels, nature is presented as a complex entity. It can be a source of comfort and inspiration, like the way the wolves in 'Julie of the Wolves' are part of the natural world that the girl comes to rely on. But it can also be a source of great challenges. The harshness of the Arctic in 'Far North' is shown as something that tests the characters' limits. Nature in these novels is not just a backdrop but a key element that shapes the plot and the development of the characters.

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.