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

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The Silence of the Sea =
Jean Bruller's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Les Animaux Dénaturés (1952)

You Shall Know Them (1953)

Sylva (1961)

The Battle of Silence (1968)
Novellas in order

Le Silence De La Mer (Feb 1942)

The Silence of the Sea = (1944)
Non-fiction in order

Anne Boleyn (1985)
Film and TV adaptations
- Le Silence de la mer (1947)Film · from Le Silence De La Mer
- Skullduggery (1970)Film · from Les Animaux Dénaturés
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.