Brandon J. (bran-flakes14) reviewed on 6/7/2010 + 72 more book reviews

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A book that is unfailingly realistic in its portrayals of human behavior, however unfortunate that behavior can be, "House of Sand and Fog" is a wonderful examination of culture-clash and the importance of doing what is right. Although the plot at first seems somewhat small - a woman clashes over the foreclosure and subsequent reselling of her home with both the new, foreign inhabitants and the local government - the book quickly dives into full-out drama, with the honestly-written people on both sides of the argument finding it difficult - and sometimes impossible - to work through their situation. A great novel that reveals uncomfortable truths, all wrapped up in an entertaining and ultimately tragic wrapping.

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