The Mob Psycho manga is way ahead of the anime. It offers more complex storylines and character growth that haven't been shown in the anime. It's a treat for manga enthusiasts who want to discover more about the world and characters.
The Mob Psycho anime doesn't encompass the entire manga. There are certain elements and events that are exclusive to the manga. However, the anime does a decent job of presenting the core plot and characters.
Typically, in a 'psycho the novel', there could be a protagonist who is either a psychologist or someone deeply interested in the study of the human mind. There might also be a character who represents the 'psycho' element, perhaps someone with extreme and abnormal behavior. This character could be in conflict with the other main characters, creating the tension in the story.
Well, it depends on your preference. If you want to fill in any potential gaps left by the anime, start from the beginning. If you just want to carry on the story, pick up where the anime concluded.
I'm not sure about the specific main characters in the 'Psycho II Novel' without having read it. But it's likely that some of the characters from the original Psycho story, like Norman Bates if he survived, would be important in the sequel novel.
Another possibility is that the main characters could be the victims and the perpetrator in a true - crime - based 'psycho true story'. The perpetrator with their abnormal psychological makeup and the victims who unfortunately got caught in their web of madness.
Patrick Bateman is obviously a key figure. He embodies the contradictions of the 80s yuppie culture. His co - workers like Timothy Bryce and Craig McDermott are important too. They are part of the corporate world that Patrick is in, and their interactions with him show the competitiveness and shallowness of that environment. Then there's Jean, the secretary, who is one of the few characters who seems to have some genuine kindness and is in contrast to the others.
Typical characters include the reclusive owner of the house. This person could be hiding something, like a dark family secret. And then there are the curious visitors or new residents who start to notice the strange happenings. They could be young and naive, which makes their exploration of the house all the more exciting and dangerous.
There are also other characters in the novel who interact with Bateman. For example, his colleagues at the investment bank. They are often part of the cut - throat, materialistic world that Bateman inhabits. Their interactions with him help to show the contrast between the normalcy they assume and the true nature of Bateman that the reader is aware of. Another character could be some of the women he dates, who are often just objects to him in his twisted view of the world.