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 heartfelt exploratio...
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.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 4 stars
My first Hosseini novel and it was a beautiful story; emotional and thought provoking. I did find it difficult to follow at times.
I can enjoy a good story within a story but this multiple stories within a story became a little garbled for me. I think that they could have easily been omitted (perhaps better suited for their own books) and the story would still have felt complete even though they connected.
My first Hosseini novel and it was a beautiful story; emotional and thought provoking. I did find it difficult to follow at times.
I can enjoy a good story within a story but this multiple stories within a story became a little garbled for me. I think that they could have easily been omitted (perhaps better suited for their own books) and the story would still have felt complete even though they connected.
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