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Title: Excellent writing, great story, fascinating characters
Review: Told from dual and opposing perspectives, "The House of Sand and Fog" is intelligent, suspenseful, compelling and thought provoking. Once read, it's impossible to forget these unique and realistic characters, they're like none other in literature. Even the minor ones are memorable.Both narrators are relatable, well drawn, distinctly different and each flawed in unique ways. The suspense builds when the main characters challenge each others right to "the house". Both have a legitimate claim but it's their personal investments--one reaching for a brass ring and family security, one holding on to the end of the rope-- that force them into a "win at any cost" mentality. This is a great book to discuss with friends since readers inevitably pick sides themselves. As the story develops and the tension escalates your favorite character will probably switch a few times as well.
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