Portrait of Florian Zeller

Florian Zeller books in order

French novelist, playwright

Born
1979
Country
France
Books
4

Florian Zeller has published 1 novel and 3 plays, beginning with The Fascination of Evil (2004).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Florian Zeller

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Fascination of Evil (Sep 2004)

    211 pages

Plays in order

  1. The Mother (Sep 2010)

  2. Le Père (Sep 2012)

    Adapted for film

  3. The Son (Feb 2018)

    Adapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

About Florian Zeller

Florian Zeller is a French playwright, novelist, theatre director, and filmmaker. He has written over a dozen plays that have been staged worldwide, making him one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights.

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

Florian Zeller FAQ

How many books has Florian Zeller written?
Florian Zeller has published 1 novel and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Florian Zeller's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Fascination of Evil.
What is Florian Zeller's latest book?
The Fascination of Evil (2004).
What is Florian Zeller's most famous book?
The Fascination of Evil (2004) is Florian Zeller's most widely read book.
Which Florian Zeller books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Le Père (as Floride, film, 2015) and The Son (film, 2022).

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