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Khaled Hosseini

And the Mountains Echoed

Khaled HosseiniFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Khaled Hosseini

And the Mountains Echoed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1950s

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini, a poor Afghan family sells their youngest daughter, Pari, to a wealthy couple in Kabul, setting off a series of life-altering events that reverberate through multiple generations and narrative voices. The novel spans over 50 years and explores themes of separation, longing, and the impact of past decisions on the present. Topics include child abandonment and dementia.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

422,310 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini masterfully intertwines multiple narratives across different time periods and locations. Readers praise its rich character development and emotional depth. However, some critics argue that the numerous plotlines may convolute the story and dilute its impact. Overall, it is a poignant exploration of familial bonds and sacrifice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read And the Mountains Echoed?

A reader who enjoys And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini is often captivated by intricate family sagas and profound human emotions. Fans of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns or those who appreciate Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude will likely find this novel equally compelling.

4.2

422,310 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1950s

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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