52 Weeks 52 Books ~ AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED - Week Ending June 24, 2013

It had me at the beginning, with a spellbinding start, and then it began switching places, time periods, people and it was often difficult to puzzle out the voice, at least for me., or to even connect with some of the characters. A more gentle read than his two previous books, but I didn't find it as rich or engaging.  All of the library's copies are checked out--I'd love to hear another opinion!

 AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED by Khaled Hosseini

"Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times–bestselling 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 turning page."  ~ From the Publisher