"House of Sand and Fog" unravels around the intensity of human emotions when two parties lay their most genuine claims to a single dream – a home. Andre Dubus III masterfully intertwines the struggles of Kathy and Behrani, evoking deep empathy as their paths converge. It's a poignant reminder of how our dreams and desperations can lock us in battles where everyone loses, making it a compelling read for anyone intrigued by complex character studies and moral dilemmas.

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• Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1999)
• National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (1999)

Kathy is a young recovering alcoholic recently separated from her husband. When her family home is repossessed, she is devastated. Her house is sold at auction to Behrani, a former Iranian Air Force officer for whom it represents an entry into real estate and a passport to the future for his family and his own version of the American Dream. For Kathy, its loss is the last of a series of insults life has dealt her, and the stage is set for a gut-wrenching tragedy.

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