- “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” by Patrick Süskind – This bestselling historical fiction novel is set in 18th-century Cologne and follows a young man with an extraordinary sense of smell.
- “The Aftermath” by Rhidian Brook – Set in post-World War II Cologne, this novel explores the profound changes brought about by the aftermath of war and the complexities of rebuilding.
- “No Beast So Fierce” by Edward Bunker – Although not entirely set in Cologne, this crime novel features Cologne as one of the major locations. It follows a career criminal’s struggles with redemption and the underworld.
- “Ripley Underground” by Patricia Highsmith – While primarily set in France, this psychological thriller involves Tom Ripley, the protagonist, visiting different European cities, including Cologne.
- “Satan’s Scribe” by Hubert Selby Jr. – Partly set in Cologne, this novel tells the story of an elderly priest struggling with morality and his own personal demons.
- “The Spider’s Web” by Joseph Roth – Set in pre-World War II Cologne, this novel examines the lives and struggles of a group of friends against the backdrop of political and social changes.
- “The Moor’s Last Sigh” by Salman Rushdie – Although Cologne is not the primary setting for this novel, it plays a significant role as one of the protagonist’s places of refuge during his escape.
- “The Architecture of Love” by Ika Hügel-Marshall – A memoir set in Cologne, this book explores the author’s experiences growing up as a biracial child in post-war Germany.
- “The Tin Drum” by Günter Grass – While the majority of the novel is set in Danzig (now Gdansk), Poland, Cologne is featured as a significant location during the protagonist’s adventures.
- “The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum” by Heinrich Böll – Though not entirely set in Cologne, it is one of the key locations in this novel about the consequences of false accusations and media sensationalism.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Cologne
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