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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

The Makioka Sisters

Set in pre-WWII Osaka, this novel follows the lives of four sisters from a once-prominent family as they navigate societal expectations and changing times. Fans of Nausicaä will appreciate the richly drawn characters and the exploration of the tension between tradition and progress.

Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Delve into the surreal and mysterious world of Toru Okada, a man searching for his missing wife in a labyrinthine Japanese suburb, filled with eccentric characters and strange occurrences. Like Nausicaä, Okada discovers a hidden world beneath the surface and grapples with the weight of humanity's past mistakes.

N.K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth Trilogy

In a world devastated by frequent apocalypses, follow Essun, a woman seeking her daughter amidst the chaos. Jemisin's series, like Nausicaä, features a richly imagined post-apocalyptic world and raises questions about humanity's resilience and capacity for destruction.

Starhawk

The Fifth Sacred Thing

Set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco, this novel explores a society built on cooperation, diversity, and ecological wisdom. The themes of environmental stewardship and the power of community resonate with those found in Nausicaä.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

In this second book of the Earthsea series, a young girl named Tenar is chosen as the high priestess of the Nameless Ones. As she navigates her new role, she discovers the power of compassion and the importance of challenging oppressive systems, much like Nausicaä.

Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

Experience the epic tale of the Trojan War through the eyes of Patroclus, an exiled prince who finds friendship and love with Achilles. This captivating retelling of Greek mythology shares Nausicaä's exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the devastating consequences of war.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

In a world where inhabitants can choose and change their gender, a human envoy named Genly Ai must navigate cultural differences to persuade the planet to join an intergalactic alliance. Le Guin's thought-provoking novel, like Nausicaä, challenges societal norms and invites reflection on humanity's place in the universe.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

Satirizing race relations and social justice in contemporary America, this novel follows a protagonist who attempts to reinstate slavery and segregation in a fictional Los Angeles suburb. The biting humor and incisive social commentary will appeal to fans of Nausicaä's nuanced exploration of societal structures.

Octavia Butler

Kindred

Dana, a modern black woman, is transported back in time to the antebellum South, where she must save the life of her white ancestor to ensure her own existence. This powerful exploration of the legacy of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit mirrors Nausicaä's themes of survival and the consequences of historical actions.