The Gray House

Mariam Petrosyan’s novel tells the story of a secluded boarding school for children with disabilities—a place that becomes an entire universe for its residents. In this enigmatic setting, reality and fantasy intertwine as the teenagers establish their own laws and rituals. The book explores themes of friendship, coming of age, and finding one’s place in the world through the stories of the youths living in the mysterious “House”—which serves as a full-fledged character in its own right.