Books like Another world by Pat Barker

When Geordie, a veteran of the First World War, lies dying in a hazy Newcastle summer, he begins to relive the horrors of the trenches that claimed his brother. At the same time, in the nearby estate of Lob's Hill, Nick, his growing son, and his pregnant wife, Fran, struggle to keep their increasingly fractious household together. Fran persuades the children to redecorate a shabby living room, and as they peel away old wallpaper, a vigorous and obscene drawing of an Edwardian family is revealed—a portrait that casts a terrifying shadow over the home. As the events unfold, Nick learns of his grandfather’s buried secrets and comes to understand the enduring power of old wounds. This story explores the intergenerational effects of war, the complexities of family relationships, and how past trauma can resurface in unexpected ways.

First publish date: 1998