“A Rose For Emily” by William Faulkner

Munro and Faulkner resemble one another in their focus on interpretations of small, rural living. Both authors draw heavily from their own lives and experiences in their hometowns. For those who enjoyed the detail in the setting and are looking for other short stories with the same focus, “A Rose For Emily” (1930) even includes a morbid twist, just like “Passion.” 

“Bernice Bobs Her Hair” by F. Scott Fitzgerald 

“Bernice Bobs Her Hair” (1920) features another young female protagonist dealing with the pressures of trying to fit in with an accepted social scene. Like Grace, Bernice questions who she wants to be and how she would like to navigate romance. This is a story for those who enjoy the focus on the character development present in “Passion.”

Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood 

Another contemporary Canadian author, Atwood has received similar praise to Munro for her empathetic and complex depictions of women. Like “Passion,” Cat’s Eye (1988) is structured with retrospective narration, perfect for those who enjoy the timeline in “Passion.”