Discover books similar to "Empire of the Sun" series

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

A novel about a group of expatriates in 1920s Europe and their disillusionment with post-World War I society. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of disillusionment, survival, and the human condition.

Henry Miller

Tropic of Cancer

A novel about the experiences of a struggling writer in 1930s Paris and his observations on life, love, and art. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of disillusionment, survival, and the human condition.

Norman Mailer

The Naked and the Dead

A powerful and brutal novel about a group of soldiers during World War II, their lives, fears, and the psychological impact of war. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it also explores the theme of survival in a war-torn environment, but from a different perspective.

Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five

A darkly humorous anti-war novel about a man who becomes unstuck in time and experiences the bombing of Dresden during World War II. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of war, time, and the human condition.

Joseph Conrad

The Secret Agent

A novel about a group of anarchists in late 19th century London, their plans for a terrorist attack, and the impact on those around them. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it explores the theme of the impact of political ideologies on individuals and society.

Graham Greene

The Quiet American

A novel about a love triangle set against the backdrop of the French withdrawal from Indochina. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of colonialism, war, and the impact on individuals and society.

W. Somerset Maugham

The Razor's Edge

A novel about a man who rejects conventional society after serving in World War I and searches for spiritual enlightenment. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of disillusionment, survival, and the search for meaning.

Alan Hollinghurst

The Line of Beauty

A novel about a young man who becomes involved with a wealthy family in 1980s London and the impact of Thatcherism on their lives. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of colonialism, class, and the impact of political ideologies on individuals and society.

Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient

A novel about a group of people in an Italian villa at the end of World War II and their intertwined lives. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of war, love, and the human condition.

J.G. Farrell

The Siege of Krishnapur

A novel about the siege of a fictional Indian town during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of colonialism, war, and the impact on individuals and society.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

A novel about the decadence and excess of the Jazz Age and the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition. This book is a good choice for fans of 'Empire of the Sun' as it deals with the themes of disillusionment, survival, and the human condition.