And the Mountains Echoed

About “And the Mountains Echoed”

A 2013 novel by Khaled Hosseini tells a story inspired by human love and the ways people care for one another. It begins in 1952 in the Afghan village of Shadbagh, where Abdullah and his sister Pari live with their father, Saboor, and his new wife. The family faces poverty and harsh winters. Abdullah deeply loves Pari, who is described as beautiful and kind. The story follows the characters through complex relationships and across generations, moving to the United States, Paris, and Greece. It explores themes of love, honor, sacrifice, and the lasting impact of choices. The plot includes elements of violence.