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And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of my all-time favorite books is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and I enjoyed A Thousand Splendid Suns, too, so it wasn't a surprise that I liked this book as well.

The book begins in Afghanistan in 1952 and proceeds through 2010. Some of the novel takes place in France and some in the U.S., but mostly in war-torn Middle East.

This novel differs from his previous two in that there is not one main character. Each chapter is written from the point-of-view of a particular character, all different for each of the nine chapters, and as it turns out, they all have one character in common, and it may not be who you think it is. However, this is not a mystery book. This is a book about human nature. One of the main themes of this book is the relationship and love between siblings. Additionally, there is a question of whether memories are a blessing or a curse. It is about inequality, sacrifice, and love in its different forms.

Hosseini is a master at creating complex, dynamic characters. This book is so well-written, and the characters, although set in a time and place I cannot truly understand, are relatable. I liked it so much that I think I've convinced my husband to read it. I highly recommend it.

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