55 pages • 1 hour read
Andre Dubus IIIHouse of Sand and Fog
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III follows the intersecting lives of Massoud Behrani, an Iranian exile, and Kathy Nicolo, a recovering addict, as they battle for ownership of a bungalow in Corona, California. Told through their alternating perspectives, the novel explores themes of identity, displacement, and the consequences of personal actions, culminating in a dramatic confrontation over the property.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Andre Dubus III's House of Sand and Fog is widely praised for its compelling narrative and deep character development. Reviewers highlight its exploration of complex themes like displacement and loss. However, some criticize its slow pacing and the unrelenting bleakness of the story. Overall, the book's emotional depth and realist portrayal have left a strong impact on readers.
Who Should Read House of Sand and Fog?
Readers who enjoy character-driven, emotionally intense dramas with moral complexities will love House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III. Similar in emotional depth and tragic narrative to The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, this novel appeals to those who appreciate poignant, thought-provoking fiction.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1170LBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy