*Years ago I read the novel The House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III and could not stop reading the story once I began. It was a page-turner. Earlier this spring (2023) I saw some book reviews of Dubus' newest work of fiction. I downloaded the novel and read the story via my Kindle.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Tom Lowe had it all: a wife, a son, his own construction company.
*Until he didn't.
*After a fall on the construction site, Tom becomes addicted to pain killers.
*He loses everything that means the most to him.
*While living alone in "low-cost" housing, Tom does everything in his power to make his way back to the people that mean the most to him.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Because I enjoyed The House of Sand and Fog so much, I was looking forward to reading this new story.
*The introduction to the novel was strong and I was thinking it was going to be another wonderful read.
*As I continued through the story, I found myself a bit bored and not invested in Tom's journey.
*The plot moved slow and seemed a bit repetitive after awhile.
*I know the author was portraying people dealing with a lot in their lives, but the focus on negative events and sad people; got to me after awhile.
Who Should Read It:
*If you have read any of Andre's previous works, I would imagine you would enjoy his latest work of fiction. The story may not have been "ideal" for me, I know the book has gotten many high ratings. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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