Portrait of Philippe Claudel

Philippe Claudel books in order

French film director, writer and screenwriter

Born
1962
Country
France
Books
8

Philippe Claudel has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Grey Souls (2003). The best-known is Brodeck (2009). The latest is Dog Island (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Philippe Claudel

Standalone novels in order

  1. Grey Souls (2003)

    183 pagesAdapted for film

  2. By a Slow River (2006)

    201 pages

  3. Brodeck's Report (2007)

  4. Brodeck (2009)

    313 pages

  5. The Investigation (Sep 2010)

    221 pages

  6. Dog Island (2020)

    264 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Monsieur Linh and His Child (2005)

    130 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Parfums (2012)

    194 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Philippe Claudel

Philippe Claudel is a French writer and film director.

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

Philippe Claudel FAQ

How many books has Philippe Claudel written?
Philippe Claudel has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Philippe Claudel's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Brodeck.
What is Philippe Claudel's latest book?
Dog Island (2020).
What is Philippe Claudel's most famous book?
Brodeck (2009) is Philippe Claudel's most widely read book.
Which Philippe Claudel books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Grey Souls (film, 2005).

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