Which makes it a pretty interesting experiment to find read-alikes! While the show is, in many ways, singular, there are a lot of books like The Sopranos that take up similar themes, or channel similar vibes, and I can’t wait to dig into them with you. And while each of these books shares a different “something” with the show, they do tend to fall into two big categories: family stories (with crime) and crime stories (sometimes with family). One last note: I tried and failed to find a book that captured a therapist/client relationship like Dr. Melfi and Tony’s, which is one of the juiciest aspects of the show for my money. Surely one must be out there? I continue to search.
It’s About Family
Crime, Though
Bonus: Justice For The Sex Workers
Need even more books like The Sopranos? If you’re a nonfiction fan, we’ve got a great round-up of memoirs about crime families. We’ve also got TBR, in which a bibliologist will search for exactly the thing you’re looking for! When you sign up, you can pick between recommendations-only (for those of you who just want to be pointed in the right direction) or hardcovers in the mail (if you love the satisfaction of opening a box). In the meantime, happy revisiting the world of The Sopranos. Content warnings: domestic violence, disordered eating CW: child abuse, domestic violence CW: drug abuse, violence against women and children CW: violence against women and children including rape
