Portrait of Jean-Christophe Rufin

Jean-Christophe Rufin books in order

French doctor, writer and diplomat

Born
1952
Country
France
Books
6

Jean-Christophe Rufin has published 6 novels, beginning with Brazil Red (2001). The latest is Check-point (2015).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jean-Christophe Rufin

Jean-Christophe Rufin books in order of publication

  1. The Abyssinian (Oct 1999)

    448 pages

  2. Brazil Red (2001)

    550 pages

  3. The Siege of Isfahan (2001)

    373 pages

  4. The Dream Maker (2013)

    421 pages

  5. Santiago Pilgrimage (Apr 2013)

  6. Check-point (Apr 2015)

About Jean-Christophe Rufin

Jean-Christophe Rufin is a French doctor, diplomat, historian and novelist. He is the president of Action Against Hunger, one of the earliest members of Médecins Sans Frontières, and a member of the Académie française.

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

Jean-Christophe Rufin FAQ

How many books has Jean-Christophe Rufin written?
Jean-Christophe Rufin has published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean-Christophe Rufin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Brazil Red.
What is Jean-Christophe Rufin's latest book?
Check-point (2015).
What is Jean-Christophe Rufin's most famous book?
Brazil Red (2001) is Jean-Christophe Rufin's most widely read book.

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