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Michael Moorcock

Mother London

If you enjoyed the historical setting and the exploration of the human condition during turbulent times in 'Between the Wars', you might like 'Mother London'. This novel, also by Moorcock, delves into the lives of three Londoners and their experiences during and after World War II, weaving together themes of memory, identity, and the power of the human spirit.

Eleanor Catton

The Luminaries

For those who appreciated the complex narrative structure and historical detail in 'Between the Wars', 'The Luminaries' is a worthy read. This Man Booker Prize-winning novel is set in 19th-century New Zealand and features a large cast of characters, interconnected stories, and a richly drawn historical setting.

Pat Barker

The Ghost Road

If you were drawn to the exploration of war and its impact on individuals and society in 'Between the Wars', 'The Ghost Road' is a great choice. The final book in Barker's Regeneration Trilogy, it follows the lives of soldiers during World War I and delves into themes of trauma, morality, and the human cost of war.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

For readers who enjoyed the satirical elements and social commentary in 'Between the Wars', 'The Sellout' is a must-read. This National Book Critics Circle Award-winning novel uses satire to explore issues of race, identity, and power in contemporary America.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

If you enjoyed the blend of genre elements and literary style in 'Between the Wars', 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' is a great choice. This novel, which combines elements of detective fiction, alternate history, and social commentary, is set in an alternate universe where Jewish refugees have created a thriving society in Alaska.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

For those who appreciated the complex characters and psychological exploration in 'Between the Wars', 'The Secret History' is a worthy read. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small college in Vermont as they become embroiled in a dark secret, exploring themes of morality, identity, and the corrupting influence of power.

Alan Hollinghurst

The Line of Beauty

If you enjoyed the exploration of class, sexuality, and identity in 'Between the Wars', 'The Line of Beauty' is a great choice. This Man Booker Prize-winning novel is set in the 1980s and follows a young gay man as he navigates the upper echelons of London society, exploring themes of desire, ambition, and the fragility of identity.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

For readers who enjoyed the blend of historical and personal narratives in 'Between the Wars', 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' is a worthy read. This novel follows the life of a young Dominican man as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a turbulent world, exploring themes of history, identity, and the power of storytelling.