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
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Brazil Red
Jean-Christophe Rufin's most-read book.
Newest
Check-point
Published April 2015.
Jean-Christophe Rufin books in order of publication

The Abyssinian (Oct 1999)

Brazil Red (2001)

The Siege of Isfahan (2001)

The Dream Maker (2013)
Santiago Pilgrimage (Apr 2013)
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.