And the Mountains Echoed

By: Khaled Hosseini

Narrated by: Khaled Hosseini, Navid Negahban, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Length: 14 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

On May 21, 2013, the new novel from Khaled Hosseini: an unforgettable story about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else.

Khaled Hosseini, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written 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 passing minute.

©2013 Khaled Hosseini (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Great read!

I loved Khalid Hosseini’s books. They have intriguing parallels and authentic twists. I would have preferred if Mr. Hosseini read this entire book rather than the other two readers. Overall, I highly recommend this.

Educational & entertaining

Haven’t been disappointed by any of his books! Kite Runner is still my favorite but I enjoyed this one too.

Great book

I loved this book. The story and character development are awesome. A father tells a bedtime story to his child and sets the stage for the events that unfold over generations and around the globe. There are many characters with storylines that both run parallel and intersect. It explores the emotional resonance that permeates relationships between parents, children, siblings, and friends.

an afghan east of eden

a collection of stories that tie together in a less than predictable string of ties and events.

Prefer to read this book rather then listen

Where does And the Mountains Echoed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is an excellent book. I found when reading it for myself I was engrossed. When trying to listen I was unable to stay focused due to the accent of the narration. I know the author is an outstanding author I am a fan of his stories I just wasn't pleased with his narration.

Any additional comments?

Again this book is a must read. It's excellent. My problem was with the narrator not the story

Khaled Hosseini did it again--Wonderful!

I really liked Kite Runner, believed A Thousand Splendid Suns was heartbreaking but even better than Kite Runner, but And the Mountains Echoed is, I believe, the best of all three.

This is multiple stories interconnected by family members, friends, and acquaintences. While listening to the three different narrators, it made these stories more real and interesting. It takes a little getting used to the narrators' voices with accents. I considered purchasing the hardcover book to review for spellings of names and places. This is a book I can listen to over and over again.

I so believe this is a wonderful book and well worth reading or listening! Bravo!

What a Beautiful Book!!

I hate to bring up anything negative on such a wonderful novel, but it was a minor detraction for me (and I wanted to explain my less-than-five-star rating for the Story). It seemed, as the novel was moving along, to be several individual stories—sometimes tied to the initial characters by the thinnest of threads. In the end, however, it did mesh together better than I thought it would.

Despite the above, I really did love this book—it is a beautifully written novel without some of the very hard subjects that were found in Khaled Hosseini’s previous books. And I cried—a sure sign that I was totally engrossed and loving it! I would not hesitate to read anything he chooses to write.

The narration in this book was an adjustment for me—fairly strong accents on two of the three narrators (Mr. Hosseini narrates a few sections, but he is very easy to understand). But shortly into the novel, I no longer considered it awkward, and I felt it added to the realism of the story as it unfolded.

I hope to meet this author at the National Book Festival this year—I thoroughly enjoyed all three of his books, and would love to tell him so!!

Blows Away The Kite Runner!

Any additional comments?

Just listen to this book! The lives of the characters were seamed together in such a beautiful way.

Hosseini is a brilliant modern writer

Where does And the Mountains Echoed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to both for the story content and the performances. The accents of its three narrarators make the book much more realistic and interesting to listen to than if there were just one, accent free reader.

What was one of the most memorable moments of And the Mountains Echoed?

Hosseini is one of the most brilliant writers of the modern age, possesing the incredible ability of knitting together a wide range of characters and scenarios that, at one moment, seem preposterous, but in the next fit perfectly. You never know where he's going to turn, yet each surprise outcome is believable, real and lifelike. Though "And the Mountains Echoed" may not be my favorite Hosseini story, it is by far the best-written book. His superb skills are on full display here. As a writer myself, I am in awe of his amazing storytelling ability and his craft.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Warmth, reality, beauty.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. It is quite long, as all his books are, and the subject matter is heavy. All his stories are deeply sad and amazingly complex, so I can only disgest so much at a time. That isn't a criticism, however, just an observation.

Any additional comments?

This is a must buy book.

A rich and enveloping story...

Would you consider the audio edition of And the Mountains Echoed to be better than the print version?

The audio version enriches this novel as the accents in the voices add a dimension that suits the story and transport you to the places and situations.

Any additional comments?

This novel is masterfully written and once again Hosseini delivers a superb story that you can't stop listening to. I just loved it.