Reviews

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

kaitlynmccready's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

moonrivernotes's review against another edition

i have since learned about many valid criticisms of the author and his politics (which obviously affect his writing), and so i will not be leaving a rating. however, this novel used to be my favourite from the author

mag_lange's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Despite popular opinion, I think this is Khaleds weakest book (from the 3 that I have read.) Maybe some was lost in translation (since I was reading in Norwegian) but the story didn’t grasp my heart like ¨The Kite Runner¨ or ¨ A thousand Shining Suns¨ (both 5 stars with ¨The Kite Runner¨ being my all time favourite book.) 

When Pari and Abdullah finally reunited (which was expected and anticipated the entire book), it felt like it was too late. This is probably very realistic since an entire lifetime had gone by. Khaled Hosseini is my favourite author, but I should stick to reading him in English. 

dusk_reader's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

This book got me stuck in the middle, thinking how far life could get unfair to one. Is it how events add up in life or simply the misfortune to be blamed?
The book has taught me that if you’re healthy, and have people who recognise you, then please consider yourself lucky and do the fruitful. 

tilebytile's review against another edition

yas pari is a slay

jesstootired's review against another edition

hopeful sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

arte's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

I liked some parts more than others. It really depended on which character that was currently in focus. I'm not very fond of following several somewhat connected characters that have their own stories. Some parts were pretty emotional and even made me shed a few tears.

readwithkapz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

carli11's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

dagnysteindors's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0