Discover books similar to "A Town Like Alice"

Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

Set in the Australian Outback, this family saga spanning several decades tells the story of the Cleary family and their neighboring rich sheep station owners, the Quinns. At the heart of the story is the forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores themes of love, perseverance, and the struggle to survive in a harsh environment.

M.L. Stedman

The Light Between Oceans

Set in Western Australia in the 1920s, this novel tells the story of Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper, and his wife Isabel, who live on a remote island. When a baby washes ashore in a rowboat, Isabel convinces Tom to keep the child and raise her as their own. But when they return to the mainland, they discover the devastating consequences of their actions. This book shares the themes of love, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of human nature found in 'A Town Like Alice'.

Kate Grenville

The Secret River

This historical novel tells the story of William Thornhill, a convict who is transported to New South Wales in the early 19th century. After serving his sentence, Thornhill becomes a landowner and must navigate the complex relationships with the Indigenous people of the region. This book shares the themes of colonization, cultural clashes, and the human desire for freedom and belonging found in 'A Town Like Alice'.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Set in the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s, this novel tells the story of the Price family, led by Baptist minister Nathan Price, who move to the Congo as missionaries. The novel explores the cultural clashes, political upheaval, and personal struggles of the family as they try to adapt to their new environment. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores themes of cultural differences, the impact of colonialism, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

Set in Afghanistan, this novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy from a privileged background, and his friend Hassan, who is the son of Amir's father's servant. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complex relationships between friends and family. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores the impact of cultural and political upheaval on personal relationships and the human capacity for forgiveness and compassion.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Set in Nazi Germany, this novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and books as she navigates the challenges of growing up during a time of war and oppression. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores themes of resilience, the power of community, and the human capacity for hope and love in the face of adversity.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Set in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era, this novel tells the story of a young white woman named Skeeter who befriends two African American maids, Aibileen and Minny, and sets out to tell their stories in a book. This book explores themes of race, class, and the power of storytelling to bring people together. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores the importance of empathy, understanding, and human connection in the face of social and political divisions.

Amy Tan

The Joy Luck Club

This novel tells the story of four Chinese American women and their Chinese immigrant mothers, who form a mahjong group called the Joy Luck Club. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, family relationships, and the challenges of navigating two cultures. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores the complex relationships between mothers and daughters and the importance of understanding and compassion in building bridges across cultural divides.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Set in the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s, this novel tells the story of the Price family, led by Baptist minister Nathan Price, who move to the Congo as missionaries. The novel explores the cultural clashes, political upheaval, and personal struggles of the family as they try to adapt to their new environment. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores themes of cultural differences, the impact of colonialism, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this novel tells the story of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who runs away from her abusive father and finds refuge with three African American beekeeping sisters. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the search for a place to call home. Like 'A Town Like Alice', this book explores the power of community and the human capacity for healing and transformation.