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Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

Imagine an alternate history where Jewish refugees founded a thriving society in Sitka, Alaska, in the aftermath of World War II. This is the setting for Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which combines elements of detective fiction and historical fantasy. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Yiddish Policemen's Union delves into the complexities of identity, politics, and history, while offering a gripping and suspenseful narrative.

Simon Mawer

The Glass Room

Set in Czechoslovakia between the World Wars, The Glass Room tells the story of a modernist villa and the people who inhabit it. As the political situation in Europe deteriorates, the house becomes a symbol of the fragility of civilization and the human capacity for both beauty and destruction. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Glass Room is a rich and immersive work that explores the intersection of personal and historical forces.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Narrated by Death itself, The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and storytelling in Nazi Germany. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Book Thief explores the ways in which individuals resist oppression and find meaning in the midst of chaos and violence. With its vivid characters and poetic language, The Book Thief is a moving and unforgettable work of historical fiction.

Alan Furst

The Spies of Warsaw

Set on the eve of World War II, The Spies of Warsaw tells the story of a French military attaché who becomes embroiled in a web of espionage and intrigue in Poland. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Spies of Warsaw is a meticulously researched and atmospheric work of historical fiction that explores the political and social upheavals of the 20th century. With its complex characters and intricate plotting, The Spies of Warsaw is a thrilling and engrossing read.

Louis Bayard

The Pale Blue Eye

Set in West Point in the 1830s, The Pale Blue Eye tells the story of a young detective who is called upon to investigate a series of grisly murders. The only witness to the crimes is a mysterious and eccentric cadet named Edgar Allan Poe. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Pale Blue Eye is a work of historical fiction that combines elements of mystery and psychological suspense. With its richly detailed setting and atmospheric prose, The Pale Blue Eye is a haunting and evocative read.

Joseph Kanon

The Good German

Set in post-war Berlin, The Good German tells the story of an American journalist who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception as he investigates the disappearance of a former lover. Like Rabb's Berlin Trilogy, The Good German is a work of historical fiction that explores the moral ambiguities of the post-war period. With its complex characters and atmospheric prose, The Good German is a gripping and suspenseful read.

China Miéville

The City & the City

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