- “The White Horses of Vienna” (1966) by Dan Lungu: This novel follows the lives of a group of friends in Bucharest as they navigate through the challenges of life in communist Romania.
- “The Hatchet” (1930) by Mihail Sebastian: Set in interwar Bucharest, this novel explores the intellectual and social struggles faced by the protagonist as he grapples with the changing political landscape.
- “Love in the Time of Cholera” (1985) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Although not exclusively set in Bucharest, this renowned novel includes passages that describe the city and its atmosphere during the protagonist’s travels.
- “The Necessary Marriage” (2014) by Elia Kazan: This historical fiction novel is set in Bucharest during World War II and depicts the experiences of a Jewish family as they navigate the complexities of occupation and survival.
- “Forest of the Hanged” (1922) by Liviu Rebreanu: This war novel explores the tragic story of a Romanian soldier during World War I and his experience in Bucharest while facing accusations of treason.
- “For Two Thousand Years” (1934) by Mihail Sebastian: Set in Bucharest between the two World Wars, this novel delves into themes of identity, anti-Semitism, and cultural assimilation.
- “The Concert” (2004) by Ioana Parvulescu: This novel takes readers on a journey through various historical periods in Bucharest, exploring the lives of characters who are inexplicably connected through a mythical concert.
- “The House of Memories” (1997) by Ioana Egner: Set in Bucharest, this novel tells the story of a woman returning to her hometown after spending many years abroad, and her journey to uncover family secrets and long-forgotten memories.
- “The Forbidden Forest” (2013) by Mircea Cartarescu: This novel weaves together fantasy and reality, exploring the boundaries between dream and waking life in the streets of Bucharest.
- “Belladonna” (1994) by Carmen Firan: Set in both Bucharest and the United States, this novel follows the protagonist’s journey to find her identity and sense of belonging as an immigrant.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Bucharest
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