If you were drawn to A Time of Changes for its deep dive into how societal taboos shape personal identity and the struggle to break free from oppressive norms, you'll find The Dispossessed equally compelling. Shevek’s journey between two contrasting worlds—one anarchist, one capitalist—mirrors Kinnall’s quest for self-expression in a repressive culture, offering rich reflections on freedom, conformity, and the price of self-knowledge.

If you appreciated following Kinnall’s evolution from a product of his rigid world to a self-aware rebel, Severian’s journey in The Book of the New Sun will captivate you. Wolfe’s narrative follows Severian as he confronts his own beliefs, breaks taboos, and ultimately transforms in ways both subtle and dramatic, all within a richly imagined, enigmatic setting.

If you found the cultural prohibitions and alien social structures of A Time of Changes fascinating, The Left Hand of Darkness is a must-read. Genly Ai’s immersion in the androgynous society of Gethen is a masterclass in worldbuilding, exploring how radically different customs and beliefs inform every facet of life and relationship.

If the oppressive, dystopian society of A Time of Changes and its critique of enforced conformity struck a chord with you, you'll be drawn into the chaotic, overpopulated world of Stand on Zanzibar. Brunner crafts a future where societal rules shape—and stifle—personal freedom, challenging characters to find meaning and autonomy amid relentless social pressure.

If you were intrigued by the religious undertones and the protagonist’s struggle against spiritual and societal expectations in A Time of Changes, Dune offers a sweeping exploration of messianic figures, sacred rituals, and the collision of faith and power. Paul Atreides’s journey echoes Kinnall’s, as both characters wrestle with the burdens and revelations that come with challenging inherited dogma.