Roger Vailland books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1907–1965
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Jean Servière
Roger Vailland published 4 novels, beginning with Playing with Fire (1945).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Roger Vailland
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Playing with Fire
Roger Vailland's most-read book.
Roger Vailland books in order of publication
Playing with Fire (1945)
Drole De Jeu (1957)
The Law (Jun 1957)
Turn of the Wheel (1962)
About Roger Vailland
Roger François Vailland was a French novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright and screenwriter. His published work includes nine novels, three plays, political and literary essays, travel books, film scripts, war reporting, an extensive body of journalism, correspondence and a posthumously published private journal.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Roger Vailland FAQ
- How many books has Roger Vailland written?
- Roger Vailland published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roger Vailland's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Playing with Fire.
- What is Roger Vailland's last book?
- Turn of the Wheel (1962).
- What is Roger Vailland's most famous book?
- Playing with Fire (1945) is Roger Vailland's most widely read book.
- Does Roger Vailland write under a pen name?
- Yes: Roger Vailland has also published as Jean Servière.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.