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Neal Stephenson

The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

Set in a future where nanotechnology has transformed society, this novel follows the story of a young girl named Nell and her illuminated primer, a highly advanced interactive learning tool. The Diamond Age explores themes of education, social class, and the power of technology, providing a fascinating contrast to the fantastical world of the Norumbegan Quartet.

Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

This novel is a reimagining of historical England where magic has returned to the world. The story follows two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Gilbert Norrell, as they navigate the complexities of their newfound powers and the political intrigue surrounding them. The blend of historical fiction and fantasy in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell offers a captivating parallel to the Norumbegan Quartet.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

Set in late 19th-century New York City, this novel tells the story of a golem and a jinni who are recently liberated from their masters and must navigate the complexities of human society. The Golem and the Jinni explores themes of identity, culture, and the supernatural, providing a unique companion to the Norumbegan Quartet.

China Miéville

The City & the City

This novel takes place in two fictional European cities, Besźel and Ul Qoma, which occupy the same physical space but are considered separate entities. The story follows a detective as he investigates a murder that crosses the boundary between the two cities, exploring themes of identity, perception, and the power of the state. The City & The City offers a thought-provoking contrast to the fantastical world of the Norumbegan Quartet.

Rabih Alameddine

The Hakawati

This novel tells the story of a Lebanese family over several generations, using the framework of traditional Middle Eastern storytelling. The Hakawati explores themes of identity, culture, and the power of storytelling, providing a unique companion to the Norumbegan Quartet.

Neal Stephenson

The System of the World

The final volume in the Baroque Cycle, The System of the World follows a cast of characters as they navigate the complex world of the Enlightenment. The novel explores themes of science, politics, and the human condition, providing a rich historical context for the fantastical events of the Norumbegan Quartet.

China Miéville

The Scar

This novel tells the story of a man named Bellis Coldwine who is forced to flee her home and join a floating city called Armada. The Scar explores themes of identity, culture, and the supernatural, providing a unique companion to the Norumbegan Quartet.