Portrait of André Brink

André Brink books in order

South African writer

Lived
1935–2015
Country
South Africa
Books
4

André Brink published 4 novels, beginning with A Dry White Season (1979). The best-known is Philida (2012).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with André Brink

André Brink books in order of publication

  1. A Dry White Season (1979)

    Adapted for film

  2. An Act of Terror (1991)

    834 pages

  3. Imaginings of Sand (1996)

  4. Philida (2012)

    310 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About André Brink

André Philippus Brink was a South African novelist, essayist and poet. He wrote in both Afrikaans and English and taught English at the University of Cape Town.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

André Brink FAQ

How many books has André Brink written?
André Brink published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read André Brink's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Philida.
What is André Brink's last book?
Philida (2012).
What is André Brink's most famous book?
Philida (2012) is André Brink's most widely read book.
Which André Brink books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Dry White Season (film, 1989).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.