Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series?"

"There are two books in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series, published between 1968 and 1973."

Q: "What is the first book in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series is Where Were You Last Pluterday?, published in 1968."

Q: "Which Paul Van Herck book should I read first?"

"Start with Where Were You Last Pluterday? (1968), his best-known and most widely translated novel. It is the more accessible of his two books and gives a good sense of his satirical style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Where Were You Last Pluterday?	1968	Paul Van Herck	Buy
2	Caroline oh Caroline	1973	Paul Van Herck	Buy

Paul Van Herck’s two standalone novels represent the entirety of his published fiction. Where Were You Last Pluterday? (1968) is a satirical science fiction novel about time travel and bureaucratic absurdity that became his signature work. Caroline oh Caroline (1973) continued his exploration of speculative themes through dark humor.

Both books are products of the European science fiction scene of the 1960s and 1970s, a period when continental authors were experimenting with the genre in ways distinct from their American and British counterparts. Van Herck’s small but memorable body of work stands out for its wit and its willingness to play with genre conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series, published between 1968 and 1973.

What is the first book in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Paul Van Herck Standalone Novels series is Where Were You Last Pluterday?, published in 1968.

Which Paul Van Herck book should I read first?

Start with Where Were You Last Pluterday? (1968), his best-known and most widely translated novel. It is the more accessible of his two books and gives a good sense of his satirical style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order