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Truman Capote

Breakfast at Tiffany's

If you enjoyed the witty and sharp prose of Truman Capote in 'Answered Prayers', you'll love his classic novella 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. This book tells the story of Holly Golightly, a charming and eccentric socialite, and her neighbor, a struggling writer named Fred, who is fascinated by her unconventional lifestyle. Capote's vivid descriptions and sharp observations of human nature are on full display in this timeless tale.

Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

For fans of Capote's non-fiction writing, 'In Cold Blood' is a must-read. This true crime novel tells the story of the brutal murder of a Kansas farm family, and the subsequent investigation and trial of the two men accused of the crime. Capote's meticulous research and attention to detail bring the story to life, and his exploration of the motivations and psyches of the killers is both chilling and thought-provoking.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

If you were drawn to the darker themes and introspective tone of 'Answered Prayers', you may enjoy 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. This novel tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman struggling with mental illness and the pressures of societal expectations. Plath's raw and unflinching portrayal of depression and suicide is both powerful and haunting.

Ernest Hemingway

A Moveable Feast

For readers who enjoyed the glamorous and decadent setting of 'Answered Prayers', 'A Moveable Feast' by Ernest Hemingway is a great choice. This memoir chronicles Hemingway's years as a struggling writer in 1920s Paris, and features vivid descriptions of the city's vibrant arts scene and larger-than-life personalities.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

If you were captivated by the themes of wealth, privilege, and disillusionment in 'Answered Prayers', you'll love 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This classic novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man who throws lavish parties in an attempt to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald's lush prose and sharp social commentary make this a timeless read.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tender Is the Night

For fans of Fitzgerald's writing, 'Tender is the Night' is another great choice. This novel tells the story of Dick Diver, a successful psychiatrist and member of the American expatriate community in the French Riviera, and his wife Nicole, a former patient of his who struggles with mental illness. Fitzgerald's exploration of the darker side of the American Dream and the human psyche is both complex and compelling.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

For readers who enjoyed the vivid descriptions and sense of place in 'Answered Prayers', 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a group of expatriate American and British writers and socialites who travel to Spain to watch the bullfights and drink their way through the summer. Hemingway's spare and evocative prose brings the sights, sounds, and smells of Spain to life.

Evelyn Waugh

Brideshead Revisited

If you were drawn to the themes of class, privilege, and morality in 'Answered Prayers', you may enjoy 'Brideshead Revisited' by Evelyn Waugh. This novel tells the story of Charles Ryder, a middle-class student at Oxford University who becomes entangled in the lives of the wealthy and eccentric Flyte family. Waugh's exploration of the complex relationships between class, religion, and morality is both thought-provoking and poignant.

John O'Hara

Appointment in Samarra

For fans of Capote's sharp and incisive prose, 'Appointment in Samarra' by John O'Hara is a great choice. This novel tells the story of Julian English, a wealthy and well-connected young man who becomes embroiled in a series of scandals and misunderstandings that ultimately lead to his downfall. O'Hara's unflinching portrayal of the darker side of the American Dream is both brutal and compelling.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you were intrigued by the themes of privilege, morality, and the darker side of human nature in 'Answered Prayers', you may enjoy 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt. This novel tells the story of a group of privileged students at a small liberal arts college who become embroiled in a murder conspiracy. Tartt's exploration of the complex relationships between class, morality, and human nature is both thought-provoking and suspenseful.