Gerard Reve books in order
Dutch writer
- Lived
- 1923–2006
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Simon van het Reve
Gerard Reve published 2 novels, beginning with The Evenings: A Winter's Tale (1947).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gerard Reve
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The Evenings: A Winter's Tale
Gerard Reve's most-read book.
Gerard Reve books in order of publication
The Evenings: A Winter's Tale (1947)
De Vierde Man (1981)
Film and TV adaptations
- De Avonden (1989)Film · from The Evenings: A Winter's Tale
- The Fourth Man (1983)Film · from De Vierde Man
About Gerard Reve
Gerard Kornelis van het Reve was a Dutch writer. He started writing as Simon Gerard van het Reve and adopted the shorter Gerard Reve in 1973. Together with Willem Frederik Hermans and Harry Mulisch, he is considered one of the "Great Three" of Dutch post-war literature. His 1981 novel De vierde man was the basis for Paul Verhoeven's 1983 film.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gerard Reve FAQ
- How many books has Gerard Reve written?
- Gerard Reve published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gerard Reve's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Evenings: A Winter's Tale.
- What is Gerard Reve's last book?
- De Vierde Man (1981).
- What is Gerard Reve's most famous book?
- The Evenings: A Winter's Tale (1947) is Gerard Reve's most widely read book.
- Does Gerard Reve write under a pen name?
- Yes: Gerard Reve has also published as Simon van het Reve.
- Which Gerard Reve books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Evenings: A Winter's Tale (as De Avonden, film, 1989) and De Vierde Man (as The Fourth Man, film, 1983).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.