I’ll meet you there.” The author chose this thirteenth-century Rumi poem as the epigraph for the book. Are there certain choices that are easier than others? Is Saboor’s sacrifice when he allows Pari to be adopted easier or more difficult than Parwana’s sacrifice of her sister? How are they similar and how are they different? Who else makes sacrifices in the book? What do you think the author is saying about the nature of the decisions we make in our lives and the ways in which they affect others?Ĥ “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, / there is a field.

What do you think of Saboor’s decision to let the adoption take place? How are Nila and Nabi implicated in Saboor’s decision? What do you think of their motives? Who do you think is the most pure or best intended of the three adults? Ultimately, do you think Pari would have had a happier life if she had stayed with her birth family?ģ Think of other sacrifices that are made throughout the book.

How do each of the other characters relate back to the original story? What themes is the author exploring by having these stories counterpoint one another?Ģ The novel begins with a tale of extraordinary sacrifice that has ramifications through generations of families. From there, the book branches off to include multiple other characters and storylines before circling back to Abdullah and Pari. And the Mountains Echoed introduces us to Saboor and his children Abdullah and Pari, and the shocking, heartbreaking event that divides them. *Other Books by Same Author: A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Kite Runner.ġ. Sometimes sacrifices must be made to survive, but where do you draw the line when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Who determines what is right and wrong? Book Club Talking Points: This sweeping family saga will provide many points of discussion relating to family relationships and sibling bonds. As a book club selection, it would offer many points of discussion. This is a beautifully written novel, which will provide hours of entertainment. Likewise, the culture and landscape of Afghanistan is yet another facet of the book that creates a wonderful backstory to learn about and enjoy. As always, Hosseini delivers a moving story where the characters are rich, complex and get under your skin. This is the premise of the entire book, and as the story unfolds Hosseini slowly unveils a story about a family that endures the beauty of love, and the agony of loss during a very harsh time in Afghanistan’s history. He makes the agonizing choice to give away his child for the sake of the family. The story begins with a father telling his young children a fable about a man who is forced to make a difficult decision regarding his family. PBR Book Review:After reading Hosseini’s previous works, I was very excited to delve into his most recent book, AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED.

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