And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

Whilst reading, you also get a bit of a lesson in Afghan history… I must admit that I am not too familiar with the political situation of Afghanistan, but this book made it a tad clearer! There are also many places that are mentioned and the story takes you through several decades so you really have to stay focused whilst reading! I must admit that I struggled sometimes… I got a bit lost here and there as there are so many characters, sometimes with difficult names and I must admit that I didn’t connect with all characters. “And the mountains echoed” contains beautifully written stories which come together in the end. Khaled Hosseini is said to be a true storyteller so I had been looking forward to reading this book from the kick-off of our bookclub! But did this book live up to the expectations? 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.įollowing 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.’ And the mountains echoed – My thoughts on this book (no spoilers) 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. ‘An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else.

Here’s the summary I could read on ‘ Goodreads‘: Read on to find out what I thought about this book… and what the other bookclub members thought!Īnd the mountains echoed – Summary (no spoilers) This time we discussed “And the mountains echoed”, a book I had been looking forward to reading. A couple of weeks ago we had another bookclub gathering.

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini