Boualem Sansal has published 6 novels, beginning with The Oath of the Barbarians (1999). The best-known is 2084 (2017). The latest is 2084 (2017).
Updated September 2026
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2084
Boualem Sansal's most-read book.
Boualem Sansal books in order of publication
The Oath of the Barbarians (1999)
The German Mujahid (2008)
An Unfinished Business (2010)
Harraga (2015)
2084: The End of the World (Aug 2015)
2084 (2017)
About Boualem Sansal
Boualem Sansal is a French-Algerian author who writes in French. He holds an engineering degree from the National Polytechnic School and a PhD in economics. Sansal has worked as a teacher, consultant, business leader, and senior official in Algeria’s Ministry of Industry. After retiring from his high-ranking government position, he began writing novels at the age of 50. He is known for his outspoken criticism of Islamism.
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Boualem Sansal FAQ
- How many books has Boualem Sansal written?
- Boualem Sansal has published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Boualem Sansal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 2084.
- What is Boualem Sansal's latest book?
- 2084 (2017).
- What is Boualem Sansal's most famous book?
- 2084 (2017) is Boualem Sansal'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.