Discover books similar to "Glittering Images"

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

If you enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of faith in 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Essex Serpent'. This book, set in 19th century England, follows a widow who becomes fascinated with the legend of a mythical creature in her new home. As she investigates the creature, she also becomes entangled in the lives of the townspeople, including a vicar who struggles with his own faith. The novel is a rich and atmospheric exploration of science, religion, and love.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For those who appreciated the complex characters and themes of 'Glittering Images', 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a great choice. The novel follows the lives of a missionary family in the Congo during the 1960s, and the consequences of their actions as they become embroiled in the country's political turmoil. The book explores themes of colonialism, religion, and family dynamics, and features vividly drawn characters who grapple with their own beliefs and values.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the psychological intensity and moral ambiguity of 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Secret History'. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small college who become obsessed with recreating the rituals of ancient Greek cults. As they delve deeper into their studies, they become increasingly isolated from the rest of the world, and their actions become more and more extreme. The book is a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, and the consequences of unchecked ambition and desire.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

For those who appreciated the supernatural elements and satire in 'Glittering Images', 'The Master and Margarita' is a must-read. This novel, set in Soviet-era Moscow, follows the devil and his entourage as they wreak havoc on the city's literary elite. Meanwhile, a writer struggles to complete his novel about Pontius Pilate, and his lover waits for him in a mental institution. The book is a wild and imaginative exploration of good and evil, faith and reason, and the power of art.

Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale

If you enjoyed the exploration of power dynamics and societal structures in 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Handmaid's Tale'. This dystopian novel is set in a totalitarian society where women are stripped of their rights and forced into reproductive servitude. The book follows a handmaid who struggles to maintain her identity and autonomy in a world where they are systematically erased. The novel is a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of gender, power, and resistance.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

For those who appreciated the historical setting and intellectual intrigue of 'Glittering Images', 'The Name of the Rose' is a great choice. This novel is set in a medieval monastery, where a series of murders has occurred. A Franciscan friar and his young apprentice investigate the crimes, uncovering a web of intrigue, heresy, and conspiracy. The book is a rich and complex exploration of philosophy, theology, and semiotics, and features vividly drawn characters and a gripping plot.

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

If you enjoyed the exploration of morality and aesthetics in 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. This novel follows a young man who remains youthful and beautiful while his portrait ages and decays, reflecting the corruption of his soul. The book is a witty and incisive exploration of the relationship between art, beauty, and morality, and features some of Wilde's most memorable aphorisms and epigrams.

John Fowles

The Magus

For those who appreciated the psychological intensity and ambiguity of 'Glittering Images', 'The Magus' is a must-read. This novel follows a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of elaborate psychological games on a remote Greek island. As he struggles to distinguish reality from illusion, he is forced to confront his own desires and fears. The book is a complex and challenging exploration of the human psyche, and features some of the most memorable twists and turns in modern literature.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

If you enjoyed the exploration of identity and disillusionment in 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Sun Also Rises'. This novel follows a group of expatriates in 1920s Paris as they travel to Spain for the bullfighting season. As they drink, dance, and argue their way across the country, they confront their own disillusionment and the emptiness of their lives. The book is a powerful and poignant exploration of the lost generation, and features some of Hemingway's most memorable prose.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

For those who appreciated the exploration of mental health and identity in 'Glittering Images', 'The Bell Jar' is a must-read. This novel follows a young woman as she descends into madness and struggles to find her way back to sanity. The book is a raw and unflinching exploration of mental illness, and features some of the most powerful and evocative prose in modern literature.

Dante Alighieri

The Divine Comedy

If you enjoyed the exploration of faith and morality in 'Glittering Images', you may like 'The Divine Comedy'. This epic poem follows Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, as he encounters a variety of sinners, saints, and demons. The book is a profound and moving exploration of the human condition, and features some of the most memorable and enduring images in Western literature.