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A review by 100booksyearly
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A devastatingly simple story, that captures the essence of the complex moral equations that Hosseini spends the rest of the novel teasing out. To what lengths should parents go to protect their children from a life of suffering?
In the Afghan village of Shadbagh, Abdullah and his sister Pari endure poverty and harsh winters. Their unbreakable bond is a testament to their love. However, a journey to Kabul with their father changes their lives forever.
The novel spans generations and continents, touching on Kabul, Paris, San Francisco, and the Greek island of Tinos. Khaled Hosseini explores the enduring impact of family bonds, selflessness, and the unforeseen twists of fate that can come from those we hold dear.
In the Afghan village of Shadbagh, Abdullah and his sister Pari endure poverty and harsh winters. Their unbreakable bond is a testament to their love. However, a journey to Kabul with their father changes their lives forever.
The novel spans generations and continents, touching on Kabul, Paris, San Francisco, and the Greek island of Tinos. Khaled Hosseini explores the enduring impact of family bonds, selflessness, and the unforeseen twists of fate that can come from those we hold dear.
Themes: family bonds, sacrifice Afghanistan history, suffering and perseverance