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Paul Auster

The Locked Room

This is the third book in Auster's New York Trilogy, and it's a metafictional masterpiece that explores the themes of identity, reality, and storytelling. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's set in New York City and features a narrator who is reflecting on his past and the people who have shaped his life. Fans of Auster's writing style and thematic interests will find much to love in 'The Locked Room.'

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

This classic novel by Hemingway follows a group of expatriates in Europe during the 1920s as they grapple with love, death, and the meaning of life. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the human condition with wit, humor, and insight. Fans of Auster's character-driven narratives will appreciate Hemingway's portrayal of complex and flawed individuals.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This iconic novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his brother and the loss of his innocence. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of disillusionment, loss, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's introspective and philosophical narratives will appreciate Salinger's unflinching portrayal of the human psyche.

Ralph Ellison

Invisible Man

This groundbreaking novel tells the story of an unnamed African American protagonist who is searching for his identity in a world that refuses to see him. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of identity, reality, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's exploration of the human condition will appreciate Ellison's powerful and poignant portrayal of the African American experience.

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a father and son who are journeying through a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Fans of Auster's dark and philosophical narratives will appreciate McCarthy's unflinching portrayal of a world gone mad.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

This award-winning novel tells the story of Oscar, a Dominican American teenager who is struggling to find his place in the world. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of identity, reality, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's complex and multi-layered narratives will appreciate Díaz's innovative and genre-bending storytelling.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

This classic novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and enigmatic figure who is obsessed with winning back the love of his life. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of disillusionment, love, and the human condition. Fans of Auster's philosophical and introspective narratives will appreciate Fitzgerald's piercing insights into the American dream.

Philip Roth

The Human Stain

This novel tells the story of Coleman Silk, a classics professor who is forced to retire after being accused of making a racist remark. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of identity, reality, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's complex and morally ambiguous narratives will appreciate Roth's nuanced portrayal of a man caught between two worlds.

Chad Harbach

The Art of Fielding

This novel tells the story of Henry Skrimshander, a gifted shortstop who is struggling to live up to his potential on and off the baseball field. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Fans of Auster's character-driven narratives will appreciate Harbach's compassionate and insightful portrayal of a group of flawed and struggling individuals.

Richard Ford

The Sportswriter

This novel tells the story of Frank Bascombe, a sportswriter who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his son and the dissolution of his marriage. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of disillusionment, loss, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's introspective and philosophical narratives will appreciate Ford's unflinching portrayal of a man at a crossroads.

Jonathan Lethem

The Fortress of Solitude

This novel tells the story of Dylan Ebdus, a white boy growing up in a predominantly black neighborhood in Brooklyn during the 1970s. Like 'The Brooklyn Follies,' it's a novel that explores the themes of identity, reality, and the search for meaning. Fans of Auster's complex and multi-layered narratives will appreciate Lethem's innovative and genre-bending storytelling.