I am currently listening to the audio version of "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini I have previously read both The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid sons, and have enjoyed Hosseini's work immensely. So it comes as no surprise that I've feeling totally captivated by this book.
This book is described over at Penguin.com with these words:
"...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."
I have been very touched by the characters that Hosseini creates, and as with all of his books feel his deep sense of honor for Afghan culture even while recognizing the parts that may seem brutal.
I like the way this book takes us around to different parts of the world, showing how inter-connected we all are and how are choices continue to send ripples of consequences for generations.
This is a rich, well written book that may become one of my favorites.
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