And the Mountains Echoed
An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else.
Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe—from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos—the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page.
Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe—from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos—the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page.
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Readers say Khaled Hosseini’s *And the Mountains Echoed* is beautifully written, emotionally powerful, and richly immersive, with interconnected stori...
Of Khaled Hosseini's three novels, this was my least favorite. Having said that he has written a beautiful, poetic novel in And the Mountains Echoed. The first chapter drew me in because of the wonderful storytelling. Each chapter is a story in itself about different characters. This is not a novel primarily about Afghanastan which will disappoint some fans. I understand though that the author is trying to show a different side to his writing. This is a novel about tough choices we have to make in our lives regarding loved ones and the opening fable shows the theme. Unfortunately one of the chapters really lost me-it was about a minor character who in my opinion should have stayed just that, a minor character. A whole chapter devoted to the Greek doctor's life seemed forced.
OMG, I loved this book but I knew I would. Hosseini has a gift for being a wonderful storyteller and this book is no exception. There were many stories within this book but somehow they all worked together and never felt like different short stories. The characters were all somehow linked together, even if they didn't know it. I wanted to savor it but at the same time, I wanted to keep reading because somehow it was all going to relate and come full circle. The story is told from different point of views and that was a bit confusing at first. Then I kinda liked it. I was always curious to see how this character would somehow be tied to Abdullah, Pari or Nabi from the beginning. Some characters had a bigger, more important role than others but I enjoyed reading about all of them. The books spans almost 60 years and travels from an Afghan village to Kabul to Paris to a Greek island and to San Francisco. Beautifully written, well developed characters and wonderful story lines all intertwined.
Although I do appreciate the approach taken by the author of telling a story through many people who are vaguely connected to each other, I found that some narrators were unnecessary, others were underdeveloped or hurried (I particularly disliked the story of Pari and her children) and felt in the end I had been robbed of a very good story...
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