What are the characteristics of books about trauma body fiction?

Often, they feature characters with deep emotional wounds. For example, in many trauma fiction books, the characters might have trouble forming relationships or trusting others because of past traumas.

Often, these books have complex characters. For example, in 'The Glass Castle', Jeannette Walls herself is a complex character who has to grow up in a family where basic needs are sometimes not met due to her parents' issues. Another characteristic is that they usually show the long - term effects of trauma. In 'A Little Life', the character's past family trauma continues to haunt him throughout his life, affecting his relationships and mental health. And they often involve family secrets. In 'We Were the Mulvaneys', the family secret of the traumatic event changes the family dynamics completely.

Often, they have a strong emotional undertone. For example, in 'A Child Called It', the pain and suffering of the main character are palpable throughout the book. The language used is very descriptive to convey the depth of the trauma.

Often, they have complex characters with deep - seated emotional wounds. For example, in 'A Little Life', the main characters are haunted by their pasts.

One such book could be 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk. It delves deep into how trauma is stored in the body and how it affects a person's mental and physical well - being. It's a great read for understanding the connection between trauma and the body.

Body positive fiction books often feature characters who are different from the so - called 'ideal' body types. They show these characters' struggles with self - acceptance, like dealing with body shaming or unrealistic beauty standards. For example, in 'Dumplin', the main character has to face the narrow beauty ideals of the beauty pageant world.

Body image fiction books often focus on characters' insecurities about their physical appearance. They might explore how society's beauty standards influence these characters' self - worth. For example, in many such books, a character may be constantly comparing themselves to an idealized body type.

One common theme is self - discovery. In books about running, like 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running', the act of running often leads the character to learn more about themselves. In trauma fiction, this self - discovery can come from facing the past traumas. For example, in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower', Charlie discovers a lot about himself as he deals with his past traumas.

One of the main characteristics could be the exploration of psychological depth. In Anne Whitehead's trauma fiction, the characters often grapple with intense emotional turmoil resulting from past traumas. This might be shown through their disrupted relationships, both with themselves and others.

Often, they involve a sense of detachment from the physical self. The protagonist may be able to view their own body or the world around them from a different perspective, like floating above a scene.