Portrait of Jean Bruller

Jean Bruller books in order

French author and illustrator

Lived
1902–1991
Country
France
Books
7
Also writes as
Vercors, Joë Mab

Jean Bruller published 4 novels, 2 novellas and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Silence of the Sea = (1944).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jean Bruller

Standalone novels in order

  1. Les Animaux Dénaturés (1952)

    317 pagesAdapted for film

  2. You Shall Know Them (1953)

    249 pages

  3. Sylva (1961)

    234 pages

  4. The Battle of Silence (1968)

    286 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Le Silence De La Mer (Feb 1942)

    89 pagesAdapted for film

  2. The Silence of the Sea = (1944)

    85 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Anne Boleyn (1985)

    289 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Jean Bruller

Jean Marcel Adolphe Bruller was a French writer and illustrator who co-founded the publishing company Les Éditions de Minuit with Pierre de Lescure.

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

Jean Bruller FAQ

How many books has Jean Bruller written?
Jean Bruller published 4 novels, 2 novellas and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean Bruller's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Silence of the Sea =.
What is Jean Bruller's last book?
Anne Boleyn (1985).
What is Jean Bruller's most famous book?
The Silence of the Sea = (1944) is Jean Bruller's most widely read book.
Does Jean Bruller write under a pen name?
Yes: Jean Bruller has also published as Vercors and Joë Mab.
Which Jean Bruller books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Le Silence De La Mer (film, 1947) and Les Animaux Dénaturés (as Skullduggery, film, 1970).

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