General: Memoirs: Why are we so fascinated by reading about other people’s lives?

memoir

a written account of personal experiences and memories (мемуари)

introspection

deep examination of one’s own thoughts and emotions (самоаналіз)

emotional intimacy

a strong feeling of emotional closeness (емоційна близькість)

unreliable narrator

a storyteller whose version of events may not be fully trustworthy (ненадійний оповідач)

self-reflection

careful thought about one’s own behaviour and experiences (саморефлексія)

confessional writing

extremely personal and emotionally open writing (сповідальна література)

life trajectory

the direction and development of someone’s life over time (життєвий шлях)

voyeuristic curiosity

interest in observing private aspects of other people’s lives (вуайєристська цікавість)

emotional resonance

a strong emotional connection or reaction (емоційний відгук)

literary voice

the distinctive style or personality of a writer (авторський стиль)

nostalgia

sentimental longing for the past (ностальгія)

raw honesty

direct and emotionally truthful expression (щира відвертість)