MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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Gifted: A Novel (2007)
Nikita Lalwani
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This novel tells the coming-of-age story of a girl whose Indian father is a professor of mathematics in Wales. She is talented at mathematics and even uses sophisticated math in her everyday life (e.g. she calculates the probability that she will get to walk home with the boy she likes). However, she struggles to deal with her parents expectations, both academic and social.

Thanks to Melissa Poremba for suggesting this book for the list.

More information about this work can be found at www.amazon.com.
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Works Similar to Gifted: A Novel
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies) by Justina Chen Headley
  2. Geek Abroad by Piper Banks
  3. The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice
  4. Very in Pieces by Megan Frazer Blakemore
  5. Victoria Martin: Math Team Queen by Kathryn Walat (playwright)
  6. The Wizard by C.S. Godshalk
  7. Saraswati's Way by Monika Schroder
  8. 36 Arguments for the Existence of God by Rebecca Goldstein
  9. Orpheus Lost: A Novel by Janette Turner Hospital
  10. Continuums by Robert Carr
Ratings for Gifted: A Novel:
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Mathematical Content:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Literary Quality:
4/5 (1 votes)
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Categories:
Genre
MotifProdigies, Female Mathematicians, Romance, Math Education, Religion,
Topic
MediumNovels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)