Discover books similar to "The Promise"

Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

This book, also by Chaim Potok, tells the story of a young Hasidic Jewish painter who must reconcile his passion for art with his community's religious traditions. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, faith, and the struggle between personal ambition and tradition.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Set in Nazi Germany, 'The Book Thief' tells the story of a young girl who steals books to share with others. This book, like 'The Promise', explores the power of literature to bring people together and provide solace in difficult times.

Philip Roth

Everyman

This novel by Philip Roth follows the life of a Jewish man as he reflects on his past and comes to terms with his own mortality. Like 'The Promise', it delves into themes of identity, faith, and the human struggle to find meaning and purpose.

Philip Roth

The Human Stain

In this novel, Philip Roth explores the complexities of identity, race, and class in America. Like 'The Promise', it delves into the ways in which our past experiences and identities shape who we are and how we relate to the world around us.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

Set in an alternate universe where Jewish refugees have created a thriving society in Alaska, this novel explores themes of identity, community, and the struggle to maintain tradition in the face of adversity. Like 'The Promise', it delves into the complexities of Jewish identity and the power of community to provide support and solace.

Michael Chabon

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

This novel tells the story of two Jewish cousins who create a popular comic book series in the 1940s. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, creativity, and the power of storytelling to bring people together and provide solace in difficult times.

Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

This novel by Haruki Murakami follows a man's search for his missing wife, leading him on a surreal journey through the underworld of Japanese society. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, memory, and the human struggle to find meaning and purpose.

Haruki Murakami

Kafka on the Shore

In this novel, Haruki Murakami explores the complexities of identity, memory, and the human psyche. Like 'The Promise', it delves into the ways in which our past experiences and identities shape who we are and how we relate to the world around us.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

This novel tells the story of a young Dominican man growing up in New Jersey and his struggle to find his place in the world. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, community, and the power of storytelling to bring people together and provide solace in difficult times.

Milan Kundera

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

This novel explores the themes of love, sex, and existentialism through the interconnected lives of four characters in Czechoslovakia. Like 'The Promise', it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning and purpose.

Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient

Set in an Italian villa at the end of World War II, this novel tells the story of four characters whose lives are intertwined by love, loss, and memory. Like 'The Promise', it explores the power of storytelling to heal and connect people in times of crisis.

Arundhati Roy

The God of Small Things

This novel tells the story of two Indian twins growing up in the 1960s and their struggle to navigate the complexities of family, caste, and politics. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, community, and the power of love to overcome adversity.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Set in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s, this novel tells the story of an evangelical Baptist family and their struggle to adapt to life in Africa. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, culture, and the power of family to provide support and solace in difficult times.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

This novel tells the story of a group of classics students at a New England college who become embroiled in a murder plot. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, morality, and the human struggle to find meaning and purpose.

Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

This novel retells the story of the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles' beloved companion. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity.

Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

This novel tells the story of a young slave named Cora who escapes from a Georgia plantation and embarks on a dangerous journey to freedom. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, community, and the human struggle to overcome oppression and find dignity and self-worth.

Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

This novel tells the story of twin sisters who grow up in a small Southern town and lead very different lives as adults. Like 'The Promise', it explores themes of identity, race, and the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in a complex and often unjust world.