John Fante's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by John Fante.

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Books like Ask the Dust

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Books like The Road to Los Angeles

Book lists with John Fante's books

3 authors created a book list with a book by John Fante as one of their picks.

• Characters who are down and out
• Road novels of all time
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• Marginalized and outsider characters
• Questioning the nature of reality
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• Gritty American novels
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