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Love And Sleep by John Crowley

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... the intricate, immersive layering of myth, history, and family in a fantastical setting?

Little, Big by John Crowley

If you were drawn to the lush, dreamlike worldbuilding and the way Love and Sleep weaves together myth, history, and the mundane, you'll be captivated by Little, Big. Crowley's masterpiece envelops you in the enigmatic Drinkwater family and their rambling house, where the boundaries between fairy tale and reality blur in intricate and haunting ways.

... the non-linear, puzzle-box narrative that challenges perception and reality?

The Magus by John Fowles

If you enjoyed the complex, time-shifting structure and the way Love and Sleep challenges the notion of reality with shifting perspectives, The Magus will intrigue you. The novel follows Nicholas Urfe as he becomes entangled in the psychological games of the mysterious Conchis, with truth and illusion constantly shifting beneath his feet.

... multi-layered plots intertwined with philosophical and mythological depth?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If the dense, layered storytelling and the way Love and Sleep interweaves themes of memory, myth, and identity fascinated you, then Shadow & Claw will be a revelation. Following Severian, an exiled torturer in a distant future, Wolfe's narrative is rich with puzzles, symbolism, and philosophical inquiry—rewarding readers who savor complexity.

... mythology and folklore woven seamlessly into the fabric of a historical narrative?

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

If you were enchanted by how Love and Sleep breathes new life into ancient myths and integrates them with the personal stories of its characters, you'll love The Golem and the Jinni. Set in turn-of-the-century New York, it brings together folkloric beings—Chava the golem and Ahmad the jinni—exploring their struggles to find identity and belonging in a world of humans.

... philosophical quests for meaning, layered with esoteric history and metaphysical speculation?

Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco

If you found yourself compelled by the philosophical undercurrents and the search for hidden meaning in Love and Sleep, Foucault's Pendulum will deeply satisfy you. Eco's erudite thriller follows three editors who invent a conspiracy theory for fun, only to find themselves drawn into a labyrinth of real and imagined truths, secret societies, and the very fabric of belief.

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