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The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh

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... multi-layered plot and intersecting timelines?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you were fascinated by how The Calcutta Chromosome weaves together different narratives and timelines, you'll be drawn into Never Let Me Go. Ishiguro masterfully layers the present, memories, and secrets of Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, creating a haunting tapestry that slowly reveals its deeper mysteries. The interlocked stories and gradual unveiling of hidden truths will keep you engaged on multiple levels.

... morally complex and ambiguous protagonists?

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

If you appreciated the morally ambiguous figures in The Calcutta Chromosome, you'll enjoy Meyer Landsman in The Yiddish Policemen's Union. As a down-on-his-luck detective navigating a noir-infused alternate reality, Landsman operates in shades of gray, making choices that are as questionable as they are relatable. The novel’s characters wrestle with ethics and personal demons, adding depth and intrigue to the mystery.

... non-linear, intricately structured storytelling?

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

If you loved the non-linear narrative of The Calcutta Chromosome, Cloud Atlas is a must-read. Mitchell takes you across centuries and continents, shifting between six interconnected stories in a mosaic that challenges how you perceive time and causality. Each narrative echoes and refracts the others, creating a dazzling puzzle you’ll be eager to piece together.

... blend of speculative science and philosophical ideas?

Anathem by Neal Stephenson

If you found the philosophical undertones and scientific intrigue in The Calcutta Chromosome compelling, Anathem offers a similarly heady experience. The protagonist Erasmus is drawn into mysteries that blur the boundaries of science, religion, and existence itself. Stephenson’s narrative explores consciousness, parallel worlds, and the pursuit of knowledge, making you ponder the big questions right alongside the characters.

... rich, immersive worldbuilding with historical depth?

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi

If you were captivated by the immersive historical and cultural details in The Calcutta Chromosome, you'll be enthralled by The Windup Girl. Bacigalupi’s future Bangkok is lush with sensory detail and complex societal dynamics, from calorie companies to engineered plagues. The setting is so vividly rendered that it becomes a character in its own right, immersing you in a world as intricate and mysterious as Ghosh’s.

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