a series of self-contained short stories

The genre here is a series of self-contained short stories sequential in time and narrated by the same Liz (Lizzie, Elizabeth), starting in high school and ending up somewhere in middle age.

in Europe

This particular genre is popular in Europe and can be defined as “a style of popular music which is generally a catchy instrumental accompaniment to vocal pieces of pop music with easy to understand, happy-go-lucky and often sentimental lyrics” (Wikipedia).

Sci-fi

Sci-fi is the genre that can go anywhere, do anything, create any type of character or society.

with issues connected to being from the country-side (predominantly Esan in the Northeast

This genre deals with issues connected to being from the country-side (predominantly Esan in the Northeast) and trying to make a living or get an education in the big city (Bangkok).

an emphasis on action

As the name implies, this genre places an emphasis on action.

From text-heavy, choice-driven RPGs like Disco Elysium and , turn based adventures like Dragon Quest, to open world action titles such as Elden Ring

From text-heavy, choice-driven RPGs like Disco Elysium and traditional, turn based adventures like Dragon Quest, to open world action titles such as Elden Ring, the genre is incredibly vast.

in countries with strong domestic crime fiction traditions, such as the UK and ,

The genre is most dominant in countries with strong domestic crime fiction traditions, such as the UK and the USA, and least visible in non-Western markets (e.g. Brazil and India).

in the style of a blowing Hollywood movie, where several ingredients are included

This genre is typically in the style of a blowing Hollywood movie, where several ingredients are included.

particular focus on performance and entertainment

The genre places particular focus on performance and entertainment, with many different styles included (foxtrot, waltz and cha cha cha, for example.)

a greater emphasis than on plot or action on character development and psychological depth

This genre typically places a greater emphasis on character development and psychological depth than on plot or action.