- “The Twelve Chairs” by Ilf and Petrov: This satirical novel follows a comedic adventure as characters chase a fortune hidden within one of twelve chairs.
- “Taras Bulba” by Nikolai Gogol: While not entirely set in Odessa, this historical novel by Gogol features scenes in Odessa, highlighting the city’s multi-cultural atmosphere.
- “Odessa Tales” by Isaac Babel: Babel’s collection of short stories captures the life of Odessa and its diverse characters during the early 20th century.
- “City of Thieves” by David Benioff: This novel takes place in the siege of Leningrad, but it features a portion set in Odessa during World War II, focusing on the city’s resilience and tragedy.
- “The Odessa File” by Frederick Forsyth: A gripping thriller that uncovers secrets of World War II through the eyes of an ambitious journalist based in Odessa.
- “The Defence” by Vladimir Nabokov: Though mainly set in Moscow, this novel by Nabokov incorporates Odessa as the birthplace of its protagonist, exploring his formative memories.
- “Europe Central” by William T. Vollmann: While not exclusively based in Odessa, this historical fiction weaves together various perspectives during World War II, including Odessa’s experience.
- “The Odessa Trilogy” by Alexander Ginzburg: A fictional trilogy set in Odessa that explores the city’s history, focusing on Jewish life and culture.
- “The Blue Notebook” by James A. Levine: Although not entirely set in Odessa, this novel tells the story of a young sex-trafficked girl, drawing inspiration from the author’s experiences in the city.
- “The Last Tycoon” by F. Scott Fitzgerald: This unfinished novel by Fitzgerald is set in Hollywood during the 1930s but features a subplot involving a character from Odessa.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Odessa
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