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House of Sand and Fog

The TVClubHouse: Movies & Library ARCHIVES: Library: May 2004 - April 2005: House of Sand and Fog users admin

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Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 9:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just finished HoSaF...and I have to tell you, I absolutely despised this book! Maybe it's because I read it during the school year when I'm stressed, busy and pulling my hair out, but I truly think it's because it started out low and then spiraled down! While I'm the last one to want "happy endings" all the time, this particular novel had NO happy events AT ALL! It was one long nightmare.

I know Oprah's picks are usually considered realistic rather than "happiness bound" (as my Lit. prof. used to say), but normally I still enjoy them. Poisonwood Bible, The Reader, the Pilot's Wife, even East of Eden would not, IMHO, be considered "optimistic," but I loved them!

Anyone have a different reaction to HoSaF? If so, should I try rereading it in the summer when life itself is less demanding? TIA for all opinions.

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 6:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found that to be true with several of Oprah's picks. I haven't read this one yet. I have it but haven't read it yet, and I truly appreciate your fair warning.

My advice to you is, don't read "Songs in Ordinary Time" either. Same thing...nothing good ever happens to these people.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I read it and I felt the same way. I left that book feeling a little depressed. I hated the way it ended. I don't want to revisit any of the characters because they were just so darned depressing!

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't read it.. I think I've considered it quite a few times and each time, backed off..

Knightpatti
Member

12-06-2001

Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i saw the movie and hated it! No way would I waste my time reading the book.