Discover books similar to "Wonderland Quartet" series

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind

If you enjoyed the gothic and atmospheric elements of the 'Wonderland Quartet', you'll love 'The Shadow of the Wind'. This novel is a love letter to literature, set in the mysterious Cemetery of Forgotten Books in post-Civil War Barcelona. A young boy, Daniel, discovers a book that leads him on a thrilling and dangerous journey, uncovering the dark secrets of its author.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

Much like the 'Wonderland Quartet', 'The Secret History' is a character-driven story that delves into the darker side of human nature. A group of classics students at a small, elite college become obsessed with recreating the rituals of ancient Greek culture, leading to tragic consequences.

Jeffrey Eugenides

The Virgin Suicides

This haunting and lyrical novel shares the 'Wonderland Quartet's' preoccupation with the inner lives of young people. The story of the Lisbon sisters, who all commit suicide within a year, is told from the collective perspective of the neighborhood boys who are fascinated and haunted by their mysterious lives.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

If you were drawn to the complex family dynamics in the 'Wonderland Quartet', you'll appreciate 'The Poisonwood Bible'. This novel follows the lives of the Price family, Baptist missionaries in the Belgian Congo, as they navigate the political and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. Each family member has a distinct voice and perspective, creating a rich and nuanced portrait of a family in crisis.

Margaret Atwood

The Blind Assassin

Like the 'Wonderland Quartet', 'The Blind Assassin' is a multi-layered novel that explores the complexities of memory, identity, and storytelling. The novel follows the life of Laura Chase, a wealthy woman who dies in a car accident, and her sister Iris, who reflects on their shared past and uncovers a shocking family secret.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

This sprawling and ambitious novel shares the 'Wonderland Quartet's' interest in exploring the lives of marginalized women. Set in Victorian London, 'The Crimson Petal and the White' follows the life of Sugar, a prostitute who rises to become a lady's companion, as she navigates the city's seedy underbelly and the hypocrisy of high society.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you enjoyed the historical and philosophical elements of the 'Wonderland Quartet', you'll appreciate 'The Name of the Rose'. This novel is a thrilling murder mystery set in a medieval monastery, where a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice investigate a series of gruesome deaths. The novel is also a meditation on the power of language, literature, and heresy.

Colm Tóibín

The Master

This novel shares the 'Wonderland Quartet's' preoccupation with the inner lives of artists and writers. 'The Master' is a fictionalized account of Henry James's life, exploring his relationships with his family, his struggles with his writing, and his sexuality. The novel is a nuanced and moving portrait of a complex and brilliant man.

Michael Cunningham

The Hours

Like the 'Wonderland Quartet', 'The Hours' is a multi-layered novel that explores the lives of women in different time periods. The novel follows the lives of three women - a 1920s housewife, a 1950s