If you were compelled by the existential questions and meditations on the meaning of life and identity in The Possibility of an Island, you’ll find Never Let Me Go equally thought-provoking. Ishiguro’s novel follows Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy as they come to terms with the unsettling truths of their existence, exploring what it means to love, age, and face mortality within a society that treats them as less than fully human.

If you appreciated the cynical, darkly satirical atmosphere of Houellebecq’s work, Brave New World offers a similarly disturbing vision. Huxley’s world of engineered contentment and suppressed individuality will resonate with fans of Houellebecq’s critique of modernity and human disconnection, especially as characters like Bernard Marx and John the Savage struggle with conformity and meaning.

If you enjoyed the sweeping, multi-era perspective and the way The Possibility of an Island links characters across centuries, Cloud Atlas will fascinate you. Mitchell’s novel weaves together six stories from different times and places, connecting characters like Adam Ewing, Luisa Rey, and Sonmi-451 in a grand meditation on reincarnation, power, and the persistence of human nature.

If you were drawn to the introspective, questioning nature of Daniel in The Possibility of an Island, Lem’s Solaris offers a similarly profound dive into the psyche. As psychologist Kris Kelvin confronts the mysterious planet Solaris and manifestations of his own memories, the novel probes the limits of understanding, memory, and what it means to be human.

If the human relationships and social questions in The Possibility of an Island resonated with you, The Book of Strange New Things will intrigue you further. Peter, a missionary sent to a distant planet, grapples with love, faith, and cultural difference as he communicates with both his wife on Earth and the enigmatic native population, blending science fiction with intimate emotional stakes.