And the Mountains Echoed

By Khaled Hosseini

And the Mountains Echoed - Khaled Hosseini
  • Release Date: 2013-05-21
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
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Description

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.

Reviews

  • Tearjerker

    5
    By newtonsspawn
    I don’t usually get so emotionally involved when reading fiction. But this book hit me hard. Superb writing. Worth every minute of your time.
  • Mixed feelings

    3
    By mom eyes
    Do not go into this book expecting Kite Runner or Thousand Splendid Suns as this is more of a super long novella exploring the complexities of human nature. It’s far more meditative and slow than The Kite Runner or A Thousand Splendid Suns to say the least. Overall, I would still recommend it, but if one were to dislike it, I wouldn’t be in the least bit surprised.
  • Dragged out.

    3
    By mdawood2
    I didn’t like this book as much as Hosseini’s other books. I felt like there was no central message or theme. It felt like it was all over the place. I kept reading it just so I can be finished with it and to me, the ending wasn’t worth it.
  • And The Mountains Echoed

    1
    By debdsdrle
    The first 2/3 of this book was outstanding! The characters and settings were very well developed. About 15 times I was brought to pause and reflect on the words the writer had just written. Then all of a sudden everything became rushed! The dialogue the setting the character changes many times I didn’t even know who was speaking! Terrible and frustrating! I loved the Kite Runner and A thousand splendid Suns, both deserving of five star review. This book I’ve only given one star it just left me feeling so frustrated.
  • The kite runner

    5
    By Senorfelix
    Excellent
  • Absolutely beautiful.

    5
    By Harmonic Lion
    I came across this book after having read the author's first two. The second was better than the first, and this one was better than the previous one. The characters have such depth and rich backgrounds. They compliment the main storyline and make for a beautiful woven piece of art. This is by far the best book I've read in a long while.
  • Great book!

    4
    By 9uz
    I am a huge Khaled Hosseini fan! I have read all his books, he is an amazing story teller. His writing in "And The Mountains Echoed" is beautiful and heart wrenching.
  • Total disappointment

    1
    By Laliylah
    Irrelevant characters, irrelevant information, obvious missed connections left unaddressed. Disappointingly underwhelming.
  • Thousand Splendid Suns

    5
    By Merry Jerry
    Outstanding story thoroughly engrossing, emotionally attractive a compelling read.
  • Confused about half way in

    3
    By Long legion
    While I enjoyed the book, I don't believe it was up to the standard of his other two novels. I got lost about half way in when the first person protagonist changed several times and I couldn't keep up with "who" was talking