Here are some of his most notable works:
Novels:
* The Lark: (1992) - This novel, his debut, tells the story of a young woman who finds herself drawn into the world of a charismatic con man.
* The Smell of Apples: (1997) - This novel is set in a fictionalized version of Edinburgh and explores themes of memory, family, and the impact of the past on the present.
* The Last King of Scotland: (2006) - While the film based on this novel is more well-known, the book itself is a powerful and complex exploration of the life of Idi Amin.
* The Underneath: (2011) - This novel examines the relationship between a father and daughter who are struggling to come to terms with their past.
* The Reluctant Fundamentalist: (2018) - This novel, while not as well-known as the film, offers a different perspective on the character of Changez and the events of 9/11.
Plays:
* Snow: (1998) - This play is a meditation on the nature of love and loss.
* The Talking Cure: (2003) - This play is set in Vienna in the early 20th century and explores the relationship between Sigmund Freud and a young patient.
* The Price of Everything: (2010) - This play is about the lives of a group of friends who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their youth.
Chris Hannan's work has been praised for its intelligence, its evocative language, and its ability to illuminate the human condition. He has won several awards for his work, including the Somerset Maugham Award and the Encore Award.