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Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire of the Vanities

This book is a great choice for readers of Les Rougon-Macquart as it, much like Zola's series, provides a panoramic view of a society in crisis. Set in 1980s New York, The Bonfire of the Vanities explores themes of ambition, greed, and racism, offering a biting satire of American culture.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

Fans of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the complex and morally ambiguous characters in The Brothers Karamazov. This novel delves into the psychology of its protagonists, exploring themes of family, faith, and free will, much like Zola's series.

Upton Sinclair

The Jungle

The Jungle is an excellent choice for those who enjoyed the social commentary and naturalist style of Les Rougon-Macquart. This novel exposes the harsh realities of the meatpacking industry in Chicago and the exploitation of immigrant labor, providing a powerful critique of capitalism.

Graham Greene

The Power and the Glory

Readers of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the richly drawn characters and exploration of moral ambiguity in The Power and the Glory. Set in Mexico during the persecution of the Catholic Church, this novel follows a whiskey priest's struggle with faith and redemption.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath is a great choice for those who enjoyed the social realism and critique of capitalism in Les Rougon-Macquart. This novel follows the Joad family as they travel from the Dust Bowl to California during the Great Depression, exploring themes of poverty, injustice, and the human spirit.

Albert Camus

The Stranger

Fans of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the exploration of existential themes and the anti-hero protagonist in The Stranger. This novel follows an alienated man's journey through the criminal justice system, raising questions about the meaning of life and the nature of human existence.

Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Readers of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the psychological depth and exploration of mortality in The Death of Ivan Ilyich. This novella follows a high court judge's struggle with his own mortality as he faces terminal illness, offering a powerful critique of societal values.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

Fans of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the satirical and fantastical elements of The Master and Margarita. This novel follows a writer and his muse as they navigate a world inhabited by the devil and his minions, offering a powerful critique of Soviet society.

Norman Mailer

The Naked and the Dead

Readers of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the naturalist style and exploration of power dynamics in The Naked and the Dead. This novel follows a group of soldiers during World War II, offering a powerful critique of military culture and the human condition.

William Faulkner

The Sound and the Fury

Fans of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the stream-of-consciousness narrative and exploration of morality in The Sound and the Fury. This novel follows the decline of the Compson family, offering a powerful critique of the South and the human condition.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

Readers of Les Rougon-Macquart will appreciate the psychological depth and exploration of mental illness in The Bell Jar. This novel follows a young woman's descent into madness, offering a powerful critique of societal expectations and the treatment of mental illness.