If you were fascinated by the way Oh Pure and Radiant Heart explores the existential anxieties surrounding nuclear science and the meaning of human progress, you'll likely be drawn to White Noise. DeLillo's novel follows Jack Gladney and his family as they grapple with the absurdities and fears of modern American life, especially after a toxic event upends their world. The book is steeped in philosophical musings, darkly comic observations, and questions about mortality, technology, and collective dread.

If you enjoyed the sweeping ambition of Oh Pure and Radiant Heart, where historical icons like Oppenheimer and Fermi are dropped into modern America and embark on a national odyssey, you'll appreciate The Brief History of the Dead. Brockmeier's novel moves between a post-pandemic Earth and a liminal afterlife city, weaving together individual stories with global consequences. This expansive vision connects the fate of humanity to intimate personal experiences, much like Millet's grand, multi-faceted tale.

If you were intrigued by Millet's use of real historical figures facing morally ambiguous choices in impossible situations, The Yiddish Policemen's Union will resonate with you. Chabon's protagonist, Detective Meyer Landsman, is deeply flawed yet compelling as he investigates a murder in an alternate-history Jewish settlement in Alaska. The novel expertly blends noir, wit, and questions of personal and collective responsibility in a world where the boundaries of right and wrong are never clear.

If you were captivated by how Oh Pure and Radiant Heart reimagines historical figures and explores the personal and societal fallout of monumental events, The Book of Daniel is a must-read. Doctorow fictionalizes the story of the Rosenbergs through the eyes of their son, blending intimate family drama with political critique and historical reflection. The narrative deftly moves between past and present, illuminating the psychological and moral complexities of living in the shadow of history.

If you were moved by Oh Pure and Radiant Heart's combination of religious overtones, scientific exploration, and the tragic fallout of well-intentioned ambition, The Sparrow offers a similarly powerful experience. The story follows Jesuit priest Emilio Sandoz and a team of scientists as they journey to make first contact with an alien civilization, only to face profound spiritual and ethical crises. Russell's novel is rich in its portrayal of faith challenged by the unknown, echoing Millet's blend of the sacred and the scientific.