Discover books similar to "Whirlwind"

James Clavell

Shogun

If you enjoyed the sweeping historical epic and rich cultural detail of 'Whirlwind,' you'll love 'Shogun.' Set in 17th century Japan, it tells the story of an English pilot who becomes embroiled in the complex political machinations of the Japanese ruling class.

Gail Tsukiyama

The Samurai's Garden

For a more introspective and personal look at Japan during a time similar to that depicted in 'Whirlwind,' try 'The Samurai's Garden.' This novel tells the story of a young Chinese man who seeks refuge in a small Japanese coastal village during the Sino-Japanese War and learns about life, love, and honor from the people he meets there.

Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

If you're looking for a more surreal and mind-bending read, check out 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle' by Haruki Murakami. This novel follows a man's search for his missing wife, which leads him down a rabbit hole of strange and mysterious occurrences, including a bizarre encounter with a soldier who has been trapped in a well for decades.

Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

If you enjoyed the thriller aspects of 'Whirlwind,' you might like 'The Eagle has Landed' by Jack Higgins. This novel is a classic World War II thriller about a group of German paratroopers who are sent to England on a daring mission to kidnap or assassinate Winston Churchill.

Mary Renault

The Persian Boy

For a look at a different culture and time period, try 'The Persian Boy' by Mary Renault. This novel tells the story of Bagoas, a eunuch slave who becomes the lover and confidant of Alexander the Great during his conquest of Persia.

Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient

If you enjoyed the complex and interwoven storylines of 'Whirlwind,' you might like 'The English Patient' by Michael Ondaatje. This novel tells the stories of four damaged individuals who come together in an Italian villa during World War II and find solace and healing in each other's company.

Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

For a sweeping historical epic set in medieval England, try 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. This novel tells the story of the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge and the political and personal intrigues that surround it.

Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

If you're looking for a more philosophical and introspective read, try 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. This novel tells the story of a shepherd boy who embarks on a journey to find a treasure and learns about the power of dreams, self-discovery, and the universe's signs along the way.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

For a more modern and psychological thriller, try 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt. This novel tells the story of a group of classics students at a small liberal arts college who become embroiled in a murder and the subsequent cover-up, which leads to a spiral of guilt, paranoia, and betrayal.

Pearl S. Buck

The Good Earth

If you enjoyed the depiction of a different culture and time period in 'Whirlwind,' try 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck. This novel tells the story of a Chinese farmer and his wife as they struggle to make a life for themselves and their family during a time of great social and economic change in China.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

For a powerful and emotional story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, try 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. This novel tells the story of two Afghan boys, one a privileged son of a wealthy merchant, the other a poor servant, whose lives become intertwined in a series of events that span decades and continents.