House of Sand and Fog Audiobook

" Loved it....kept my interest to the end. "

" Too much/many unnecessary sex/sexual references, characters weren't very likeable. Overall a total downer, and not in a pleasantly melancholy way. "

" Oprah gushed about this book which is why I decided to read it. I really didn't see what all the fuss was about. I found it quite sad really that the original owner Kathy lost the house and the new owners anticipated bright future was so clouded by her past. Two desperate people pushed to their limits to hold on to what we all cherish most. Life made better by our hard work and perseverance. "

" utterly depressing, frustrating, and desperate. But in a completely beautiful way. "

" A real page-turner. Not the best-written book, but plotted well. Seems a bit derivative, but when I think about it, most of the stories it resembles came around after Sand and Fog, so maybe this book is more influential than it immediately seems. It struck me a little like a poor-man's kite runner. "

" Wow, one of the most depressing books I have ever read. I was exhausted after reading it and had no interest in the movie. It was well written, just an incredibly depressing story. Angelas Ashes was in the same league "

" This was really well written, and I'm glad I read it, but it was a bit depressing. "

" would not recommend it because it is so depressing. but i have a hard time with people who make bad choices. "

" Another book club selection. One of the blurbs called it a modern Greek tragedy, and the story arc definitely fits that description. A bit over-written in places, but a solid work overall. "

" I liked the movie and the book. "

" i will note however that this is easily one of the most depressing books i have ever read "

" Normally not a book I would read however I had to read it for school and I found that it was very good and loved it. I would recommend that everyone read this book because it will take you where you can't believe. "

" I really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down and read it in two days! I would now like to see the movie "

" Dubus puts some very interesting characters into an untenable situation that starts out slow but barrels toward disaster. A great read and a good lesson. There aren't always good guys and bad guys. "

" Loved this book! Intriguing characters and suspense galore. Couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I had a hard time liking any of the characters, and throughout the book wasn't sure which one I should be routing for. Great read. "

" I might give this book to the next person who asks me why in the I voluntarily moved to Boston. BAY AREA REAL ESTATE RUINS LIVES. "

" Could this book be more depressing? Who needs a drink. . . "

" Excellent. Sadness, tragedy and ensuing train wrecks all around but beautifully written. I couldn't put it down and it haunts me to this day. "

" enjoying this book a lot "

" Good book, interesting commentary on just how far some people will go to hold onto things and one another. Suspenseful and unexpected turns. "

" A very well written, tragic story. "

" The descriptive writing in this book was phenomenal. I could smell the smoke and taste the anger. While reading, I was split between loving and hating the book. In the end, I had to love it. "

" What a FANTASTIC book! I could read this one over and over again. Great story, great ending. All around, a great book. Will guarantee you won't be able to put it down! "

" Sad story but excellently written. (Yes the book is better than the movie) "

" Meh. It's hard to feel much for a story where you don't actually like or empathize with any of the characters. Some interesting parts. Some annoying parts. Overall sum total: meh. "

" Really liked the film version. "

" Have read it a couple of times, and seen the movie at least twice. It's disturbing and thought provoking. "