- “The Tin Flute” (Bonheur d’occasion) by Gabrielle Roy – This classic novel explores poverty and life in working-class Montreal during World War II.
- “The Fat Woman Next Door is Pregnant” (La grosse femme d’à côté est enceinte) by Michel Tremblay – Tremblay’s iconic work captures the everyday lives and struggles of characters in Quebec’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood.
- “Three Day Road” by Joseph Boyden – Though primarily set in Ontario, this novel features significant parts taking place in Quebec and explores the experiences of two Cree soldiers during World War I.
- “Two Solitudes” by Hugh MacLennan – Set against the backdrop of both World Wars, this novel delves into the complex relationship between English and French Canadians, weaving together their personal and political struggles.
- “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” by Mordecai Richler – This acclaimed coming-of-age novel follows the ambitious and often controversial journey of Duddy Kravitz in 1940s Montreal.
- “Nikolski” by Nicolas Dickner – This contemporary novel tells the interconnected stories of three characters from different generations, united by their connection to Quebec and their love for adventure.
- “In the Skin of a Lion” by Michael Ondaatje – Although mainly set in Toronto, this novel portrays the lives of immigrants, including many from Quebec, who helped shape the city in the early 1900s.
- “Breadwinners” by Nora Gold – This novel takes place in Montreal and offers a candid exploration of motherhood, marriage, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment within a traditional Jewish community.
- “Bon Echo: The Denison Years” by Susan Geohegan – This historical novel is set in Bon Echo, Quebec, and tells the story of Flora MacDonald Denison and her husband, Dr. Weston A. Price, who created an artist community there.
- “Chronicles of a Liquid Society” (Chroniques d’une société liquide) by Umberto Eco – In this collection of essays, Eco reflects on popular culture and society, including his observations from a visit to Montreal.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Quebec
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