Imre Kertész published 3 novels, 5 novellas and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Fateless (1996).
Updated September 2026
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Fateless
Imre Kertész's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Fatelessness (1975)
Fiasco (1988)
Fateless (1996)
Novellas in order
The Pathseeker (1977)
Kaddish for an Unborn Child (1990)
Kaddish for a Child Not Born (1997)
Liquidation (2003)
Detective Story (2008)
Non-fiction in order
Dossier K (2008)
Film and TV adaptations
- Fateless (2005)Film · from Fatelessness
About Imre Kertész
Imre Kertész was a Hungarian author and recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature, "for writing that upholds the fragile experience of the individual against the barbaric arbitrariness of history". He was the first Hungarian to win the Nobel in Literature. His works deal with themes of the Holocaust, dictatorship, and personal freedom.
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Imre Kertész FAQ
- How many books has Imre Kertész written?
- Imre Kertész published 3 novels, 5 novellas and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Imre Kertész's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fateless.
- What is Imre Kertész's last book?
- Dossier K (2008).
- What is Imre Kertész's most famous book?
- Fateless (1996) is Imre Kertész's most widely read book.
- Which Imre Kertész books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Fatelessness (as Fateless, film, 2005).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.