Does anyone else fall in love with characters from books or novels?

Question

Whenever i read a good book i think i get way overly attached to certain characters and get really depressed when they die, does this happen to anyone else?

Answer 1

I fall in love with characters, but not to the point that I become depressed if they die.

Attachment disorders, even with characters in books, should be taken seriously. When the final Harry Potter book was released, sociologists warned about the effect that the demise of characters might have on children.

You aren't alone. If you are concerned, you might want to talk about it with a good therapist or at least read up on the subject.

Answer 2

If a novel is at all well-written, readers will feel some kind of emotional connection to the characters. If you read a long story, or a series with the same characters, it is no wonder you get attached to some of those characters and are depressed when, for whatever reason, they aren't in the story anymore. You know these people; you like them. Of course you miss them when they're gone. I don't think it's a good idea to get as attached to them as you would to a real person, but feeling nothing would be a problem, too.

As for "falling in love" with characters, do you mean romantically, or just wishing that they were real people because you want to be friends with them? There are many characters from novels whom I'd like to be able to hang out with...

Answer 3

All the time!! It's a little annoying I tend think a lot about the book and how I would change it so that they lived but then by the time I finish the book I realize that the character had to die to make a point.

Answer 4

Just look at Harry Potter fans. J.K. Rowling had people going through a box of tissues when she killed off certain characters.

I personally do enjoy some characters. Well - I'm not in love with Alex Cross. But I think he's a pimp. It would be tragic if James Patterson killed him off.

One character I do love - is Alvirah Meehan created by Mary Higgins Clark. She's an enjoyable character.

Answer 5

Not really depressed no. But i've been known to shed a tear or two if something bad happens to the main character of a book or movie. That's how you know it's good, when you're captivated enough to identify with the characters

Answer 6

Absolutely! Not so much when they die; however, I find myself attempting to emulate a new character constantly. Currently I'm fascinated with Bart from Christopher Moore's The Lamb: Jesus Childhood told by His Best Friend Biff. If you haven't you should read this. It's hilarious!!

Bart is the village idoit who is actually a greek philosopher attempting to discover true happiness. He does so by living a simple life, which includes teasing the Jewish girls retrieving water. All though, I have no desire to expose myself to girls at a well, I do find myself seeking to find a more simplistic life style. Next book, I'll be attempting to do something else.

Answer 7

i definitely do. i get very attached to the characters...it makes it a better read if you feel like they are worth investing time and thought into. i've actually had certain books affect my mood if i just finished a sad chapter sometimes the rest of my day will just be alittle sadder than it would have been if i hadn't read it. it's ok i think it just means we have great imaginations and enjoy experiencing different "worlds" by reading books and getting into them. how boring would it be to read books and not get attached to the characters?

Answer 8

I completely fell head over heels for Jaime Fraser from the Outlander series by Gabaldon.

Nicholas Sparks books always seem to make me cry too.

You are not alone - I think i that is the sign of a good book or a good author that they can't get you so wrapped up in the story.

Answer 9

Yeah I find my self becoming attached to characters in books, novels, even anime. It's like once you immerse your self in that world to have it disappear or appear less real than it feels can make you a little sad. We're all just looking for our next taste of what life could be.

Answer 10

1. Mercutio dies by defending Hamlet from Tybalt's sword
(sad)

2. Hamlet dies after killing Tybalt and the King
(Triumphant ---then sad ---"Farewell,Sweet Prince ---')

3. Oscar Wilde's "Importance of being Earnest"
( How could anyone resist falling in love with all
these wonderful loving couples ---)

4 Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Ayre"
( love and foreboding and happy ending )

5. "Barretts of Wimpole Street "
(Admiration for poert Browning and pity then love
for Poet Elizabeth Barrett ---then the thrill of knowing
it's a true love story !)

In "Lonesome Dove " 2 Old Timer Texas Rangers Death
of one ---Loyalty of the other ---
" In Alexandre Dumas' "Three Musketeers" Love--Intrigue--
Adventure---Swordplay ---Comedy ---
and on and on ---

Literature is wonderful and so many of it's Characters
so loveable and admirable ---!

I feel so sorry for the Generations who grew up in the
age of Television and missed out on the joys and
heartaches and thrills and wonders that lie
between the covers of great books !

If you are not emotionally involved with these characters
--pinch yourself to see if you're still alive !