Review: And the Mountains Echoed
Posted by Cathie on Friday, November 22, 2013. Filed under: fiction, historical fiction, published in 2013, review, reviewed in 2013
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Published by: Riverhead Hardcover
Our source: Our local library
What it’s about (from Goodreads):
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.
Our thoughts:
This is a truly fabulous book by Khaled Hosseini. I have read and enjoyed his previous novels, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and Hosseini has yet again produced another unforgettable tale.
As a quote taken from the book states, "A story is like a moving train: no matter where you hop on board, you are bound to reach your destination sooner or later". And Hosseini knows exactly how to take you on that trip. Emotionally heart-wrenching, it showed how one persons choices can have an effect on many generations.
Hosseini weaves his tale piece by piece, unfolding it layer by layer, right up to the end. I loved this wonderfully moving story.
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.
Our thoughts:
This is a truly fabulous book by Khaled Hosseini. I have read and enjoyed his previous novels, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and Hosseini has yet again produced another unforgettable tale.
As a quote taken from the book states, "A story is like a moving train: no matter where you hop on board, you are bound to reach your destination sooner or later". And Hosseini knows exactly how to take you on that trip. Emotionally heart-wrenching, it showed how one persons choices can have an effect on many generations.
Hosseini weaves his tale piece by piece, unfolding it layer by layer, right up to the end. I loved this wonderfully moving story.
We would recommend this to:
Fans of Hosseini's other books, fans of historical fiction
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