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by Colson Whitehead
4.42016306 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
10 Best Books Like Beloved
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The best books like Beloved are:
- 1The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 2The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult0
- 3The Book Thief by Markus Zusak4.6
- 4Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens5.0
- 5Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver4.5
- 6The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 7The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne4.4
- 8The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro4.4
- 9Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 10Gilead by Marilynne Robinson4.2
A former slave named Sethe has escaped to Ohio, but finds herself haunted by traumatic memories of the plantation called Sweet Home and the ghost of her dead baby, whose tombstone bears only the word "Beloved." When a mysterious young woman appears at her door, Sethe's past and present collide in this powerful exploration of slavery's lasting wounds on the human soul.
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2
by Jodi Picoult
0
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating yet thoughtful tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
3
by Markus Zusak
4.62014
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a haunting but beautiful tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
4
by Charles Dickens
5.02011
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a tragic yet redemptive tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
5
by Barbara Kingsolver
4.52022560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a gritty yet compassionate tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
6
by Madeline Miller
4.52021384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a achingly beautiful tragedy tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
7
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
4.42005212 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a somber and contemplative tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
8
by Kazuo Ishiguro
4.42010
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a quietly devastating tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
9
by David Baldacci
4.42025608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
10
by Marilynne Robinson
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a contemplative and luminous tone that will resonate with Beloved fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Beloved
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Closest match |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 4.6 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens | 5.0 | 2011 | — | Similar vibes |
| Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 4.5 | 2022 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Scarlet Letter | Nathaniel Hawthorne | 4.4 | 2005 | 212 | Similar vibes |
| The Remains of the Day | Kazuo Ishiguro | 4.4 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| Gilead | Marilynne Robinson | 4.2 | 2006 | 368 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Beloved?
The most similar books to Beloved are The Underground Railroad, The Storyteller, The Book Thief.
What should I read after Beloved?
After finishing Beloved, readers most commonly pick up The Underground Railroad next.
Who writes books like Toni Morrison?
Authors similar to Toni Morrison include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is Beloved?
Beloved is a Literary Fiction novel by Toni Morrison, published in 1989.
How long is Beloved?
Beloved varies in length depending on edition.
About Beloved
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. She has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe's new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.