The Gray House
Brief Overview
The Gray House by Mariam Petrosyan is a mystical novel that tells the story of disabled children living in an unusual boarding school they call the House. This place operates under its own laws and rules, where reality intertwines with fantasies and dreams. The main character, nicknamed the Smoker, arrives at the House and gradually uncovers its secrets, meeting its inhabitants and learning their stories. Each character has a unique fate and inner world, and the House becomes not just a refuge but a place where they can truly be themselves. The novel explores themes of friendship, loneliness, growing up, and finding one's place in the world.
Date of publication: 10 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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