- “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” by Patrick Süskind – While the majority of the story takes place in Paris, the protagonist is born and raised in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “The Tin Drum” by Günter Grass – This novel is set in Danzig (now Gdańsk) but also includes scenes set in Düsseldorf, a city in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “Essays in Love” by Alain de Botton – This book includes various scenes set in Cologne, a major city in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “The Rings of Saturn” by W.G. Sebald – Though not exclusively set in Nordrhein-Westfalen, this novel includes significant portions that take place in the region.
- “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque – While the majority of the story unfolds on the Western Front during World War I, the protagonist comes from a fictional town in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum” by Heinrich Böll – Though primarily set in Köln (Cologne), this novel portrays events that reverberate throughout Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “The Safety Net” by Heinrich Böll – Set in Cologne, this novel delves into the lives and struggles of its characters against the backdrop of the city.
- “The Visit” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Although the small town where the story takes place is fictional, it is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen and offers a critical portrayal of post-war German society.
- “Until I Find You” by John Irving – This novel takes readers on a journey through various locations, including the Hamelin region of Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- “Berlin Blues” by Sven Regener – While primarily set in Berlin, this novel touches upon the protagonist’s experiences in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Cologne & Nordrhein-Westfalen
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