If you were captivated by the morally ambiguous journey of Swanwick’s Faust, you’ll be drawn into The Prestige, where rival magicians Alfred Borden and Rupert Angier push the boundaries of ethics and science in their obsessive quest for supremacy. The novel’s characters, much like Faust, blur the lines between genius and villainy, making each revelation as unsettling as it is fascinating.

If you enjoyed the philosophical depth in Jack Faust, you’ll appreciate Engine Summer. This novel follows Rush That Speaks through a post-technological world as he questions the nature of truth, memory, and self—mirroring Faust’s own intellectual and existential struggles, but in a hauntingly beautiful, meditative style.

If the intricate, reality-bending twists of Jack Faust intrigued you, The Separation will keep you guessing. The book masterfully weaves alternate histories and doppelgängers into a labyrinthine plot, with revelations that challenge your perception of truth and destiny—echoing the unpredictable storytelling you enjoyed.

If the sweeping, epochal reimagining of history in Jack Faust fascinated you, you’ll find The Years of Rice and Salt mesmerizing. Robinson’s novel spans centuries and continents, following reincarnated souls through a world where Europe was decimated by the Black Death—exploring how science, religion, and power shape civilization itself.

If you loved the inventive and meticulously crafted world of Jack Faust, The City & the City will draw you in with its ingenious setting: two cities occupying the same physical space, whose citizens must ‘unsee’ each other. Miéville’s worldbuilding is both subtle and profound, creating an atmosphere as unique and immersive as Swanwick’s reimagined Europe.