If you loved the way Inferno follows Allen Carpentier's quest to escape Hell and redeem himself, you'll be captivated by The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. Here, Harry is reborn into the same life again and again, gradually uncovering a purpose that transcends lifetimes. Like Carpentier, Harry's journey is propelled by determination and a clear, evolving objective—offering that same sense of narrative momentum.

If the clever, satirical voice and irreverent humor in Inferno drew you in—especially as Carpentier and Benito banter their way through the circles of Hell—then Good Omens will be right up your alley. Aziraphale and Crowley's escapades through the apocalypse are packed with sharp wit, playful dialogue, and a tongue-in-cheek take on the afterlife.

If you found the exploration of the afterlife in Inferno fascinating—especially Carpentier's struggle to understand his past and seek redemption—then The Lovely Bones offers a haunting, poignant perspective. Susie Salmon narrates from her own unique afterlife, grappling with unfinished business and the meaning of forgiveness, echoing the reflective and redemptive journey you enjoyed.

If you were absorbed by the way Inferno reimagines Dante’s Hell, filled with allegorical punishments and religious symbolism, then American Gods will enthrall you. Shadow’s odyssey across America is laced with mythological encounters, profound allegory, and a deep sense of the numinous, mirroring the mythic resonance and layered worldbuilding of Inferno.

If Allen Carpentier's morally ambiguous journey—questioning his own actions and the justice of his punishment—struck a chord with you, then The Stranger offers a similarly complex protagonist. Meursault’s detached moral stance and existential questioning echo Carpentier’s uncertainty about right and wrong, challenging the reader to grapple with deep ethical ambiguities.