When one of them dies in a tragedy as a teenager, the other siblings lie about their involvement in what happened. More specifically, this novel is about two people who leave their spouses for each other, creating a group of six stepsiblings. (Patchett doesn’t write short stories the novel is her form.) There was also discussion of whether the episodic chapters could function in a way as short stories Patchett was adamant that while there might be similarities, they are chapters that ultimately can only work together. When Patchett came to Houston this past October to read with Lauren Groff for the Inprint reading series, she said Commonwealth was about divorce, an interesting complement to Groff, who said her novel Fates and Furies was about marriage. Patchett handles this daunting time span episodically each of her nine chapters is set in a different time and place, providing an anchoring scene that exposition is then threaded into with a light touch, covering, minimally, the things that happened between chapters. Her newest novel Commonwealth (2016) is no less ambitious in terms of perspective, but even more ambitious in covering a span of roughly fifty-five years rather than just several months. Below are my favorites.Ann Patchett has more than proven herself a master of the omniscient perspective that seamlessly interweaves the interior lives of an ensemble cast see Bel Canto (2001) and State of Wonder (2011).
It may come as a surprise that I haven’t read them all–I think I’ve been saving the last few (for what, I’m not sure!). Of course, the first place any reader should start is with Patchett’s own books. If you are also a fan of Ann Patchett, I hope this list gives you a few read-alikes for your favorites. However, she always brings her signature literary style–fantastic prose, unforgettable characters, and compelling plots. Patchett isn’t afraid to experiment, which can make it tough to pin down read-alikes. Patchett’s most recent novels have been family dramas–both excellent–but her backlist includes a variety of storylines, themes, and settings, including the Amazon jungle, a home for unwed mothers, and a mansion in South America. It still stands as one of my all-time favorite books. For me, that favorite author is Ann Patchett.Įver since I read (and reread) Bel Canto, she has been a must-read author for me. Who’s the author that immediately comes to mind when someone asks what you like to read? Find books with similar themes, settings, and writing styles–or just pick up your next book by Patchett herself! Wondering what to read next if you love Ann Patchett? Fans of Bel Canto, Run, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and other Ann Patchett novels will want to check out some of the books on this list.
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