House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III (2000, Paperback)

I can't believe that I am the first to review this book on e-bay. I absolutely loved this book. This book kept my interest from the first chap`ter. You really want to find out what happens to the charcters. The ending is quite unexpected and very dramatic. I saw the movie which was good, but could not compare to the book. Please read this one...you won't want to put it down.

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I will write about my liking and diliking once i will recieve the book. i have not recieve the book yet ..... i bought 3 other books include this one, but unfortunately i have not recieved any one of them yet !!!!!

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This is such a deep, moving book about the struggles of two people fighting to achieve the so-called American Dream. I love the vivid descriptions and the emotions conveyed in each page. Once I got started, I couldn't put it down. I bought this book because I wanted to lend it to all my friends so they could have the same experience I did. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a rich, emotional story.
Watch the movie after you read this book (not before): )

Despite a storyline that sounds less-than-inspiring, HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG captured my attention within the first few pages. The book begins in the stunningly realistic first-person voice of Massoud Behrani, once a Colonel in the Shah's army, now hunkered down in the United States because he and his family are marked for death in their mother country of Iran. Unable to find a job, Behrani is reduced to working for the county, picking garbage from the side of a California highway. Enter Kathy Nicolo, a former drug addict, now barely keeping her head above water after her husband left her. The bungalow she inherited from her father is swept out from under her because of a delinquent tax bill she doesn't actually owe. Deputy Sheriff Lester Burdon takes a personal interest in Kathy's case, and becomes enmeshed in her struggle to win back her home. Dubus skillfully weaves the story of Kathy and Lester--a doomed, hopelessly codependent dance--against the backdrop of their fight for justice and the return of Kathy's house. What truly makes this story come alive in the reader's mind is the amazing voice of each character. Dubus flawlessly takes us inside the heads of a proud and willful Iranian colonel, a troubled young woman, and an equally troubled law officer. The conflict continues to escalate, despite the fact that there truly are no "bad guys"--as readers, Dubus makes certain we understand BOTH sides. What truly makes this story come alive in the reader's mind is the amazing voice of each character. Dubus flawlessly takes us inside the heads of a proud and willful Iranian colonel, a troubled young woman, and an equally troubled law officer. The conflict continues to escalate, despite the fact that there truly are no "bad guys"--as readers, Dubus makes certain we understand BOTH sides. If anything, the antagonist of this story is exactly what the book jacket says, the character's "tragic inability to understand each other."

A story about how people who do not know each other, lives intertwine. It is a sad story but gives insight to people who come from other countries and live here in the USA and also of how alcoholics make poor decisions.

House of Sand and Fog is well written and engaging, presenting the story of a struggle for a house from the perspective of two different characters. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the book is how each character presents the other as the villain, leaving the reader to decide for himself or herself who is in the right and who is in the wrong... or if they are both wrong together. It moves at a good pace, but those who are reading for entertainment value will not likely find it. The book's message is subtle but apparent and a good selection for literary discussion. For those who are offended by strong language and sexually evocative scenes, I would recommend avoiding this book, as the author is blunt and uncompromising. Otherwise, it was a good read and recommended.