Portrait of Arnošt Lustig

Arnošt Lustig books in order

Czech Jewish author

Lived
1926–2011
Country
Czechoslovakia
Books
2

Arnošt Lustig published 1 novel and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Unloved (1985). The best-known is Children of the Holocaust (1995).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Arnošt Lustig

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Unloved (1985)

    185 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Children of the Holocaust (1995)

    516 pages

About Arnošt Lustig

Arnošt Lustig was a Czech Jewish writer, playwright and screenwriter. His works have often involved the Holocaust.

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

Arnošt Lustig FAQ

How many books has Arnošt Lustig written?
Arnošt Lustig published 1 novel and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Arnošt Lustig's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Children of the Holocaust.
What is Arnošt Lustig's last book?
Children of the Holocaust (1995).
What is Arnošt Lustig's most famous book?
Children of the Holocaust (1995) is Arnošt Lustig's most widely read book.

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