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Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A thrilling historical mystery novel that combines semiotics, biblical analysis, medieval studies and literary theory. The story is set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, where the protagonist, William of Baskerville, investigates a series of murders. The novel shares the philosophical depth and the sense of adventure present in 'The Alchemist’s Son'.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

A Victorian-era novel that follows the life of Sugar, a prostitute, and her clients. The story is rich in historical detail and explores themes of ambition, love, and social class. Like 'The Alchemist’s Son', it features a strong sense of place and time, and delves into the lives of its characters with psychological depth.

Rabih Alameddine

The Hakawati

A novel that weaves together stories from Arab folklore, The Hakawati is a multi-generational saga that explores the power of storytelling. The novel features a cast of characters from different time periods, and like 'The Alchemist’s Son', it delves into the lives of its characters with psychological depth and rich historical detail.

William Gaddis

The Recognitions

A complex and ambitious novel that explores themes of art, identity, and religion. The story follows a number of characters, including a forger of early Renaissance paintings, as they navigate the world of art and commerce. The novel shares the philosophical depth and intricate plotting present in 'The Alchemist’s Son'.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

A novel that combines elements of fantasy, satire, and historical fiction, 'The Master and Margarita' is set in Moscow and follows the devil and his retinue as they wreak havoc on the city. The novel shares the philosophical depth and sense of adventure present in 'The Alchemist’s Son'.

Paul Auster

The Book of Illusions

A metafictional novel that explores themes of loss, identity, and storytelling, 'The Book of Illusions' follows a professor of literature who becomes obsessed with a silent film comedian who died in a plane crash. The novel shares the philosophical depth and intricate plotting present in 'The Alchemist’s Son'.

China Miéville

The Scar

A fantasy novel that combines elements of horror, adventure, and political intrigue, 'The Scar' is set in a world of floating cities and sea monsters. The novel shares the sense of adventure and rich world-building present in 'The Alchemist’s Son'.

China Miéville

The City & the City

A novel that explores themes of identity, perception, and urban life, 'The City & The