55 pages 1 hour read

Andre Dubus III

House of Sand and Fog

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

A 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

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

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 this

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1170L

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy