--- product_id: 622851512 title: "And the Mountains Echoed" price: "€ 40.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/622851512-and-the-mountains-echoed store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # And the Mountains Echoed **Price:** € 40.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** And the Mountains Echoed - **How much does it cost?** € 40.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/622851512-and-the-mountains-echoed) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else. 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. Review: A Poignant Tapestry of Love, Loss, and Human Connections - And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini is a beautifully written and emotionally rich novel that explores how a single decision can ripple across generations. Known for his powerful storytelling, Hosseini once again delivers a deeply moving narrative that stays with the reader long after the final page. The story begins with a heartbreaking choice made by a father in rural Afghanistan, separating siblings Abdullah and Pari. This moment becomes the emotional core of the novel, setting off a chain of events that affects multiple lives across different countries and decades. Unlike traditional storytelling, the book unfolds through interconnected perspectives, each revealing a piece of the larger picture. One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its structure and depth. Rather than focusing on one protagonist, the story weaves together various characters, each with their own struggles, regrets, and desires. This creates a rich tapestry of human experiences, showing how lives are unknowingly connected. The book explores powerful themes such as family, sacrifice, love, guilt, and redemption. Hosseini portrays these emotions with sensitivity and realism, making the characters feel deeply human and relatable. Even minor characters leave a lasting impression due to the depth of their stories. What makes this book a great read is its emotional impact and lyrical writing style. The language is simple yet poetic, capturing both the beauty and pain of life. The shifting settings—from Afghanistan to Europe and beyond—add a global perspective to the narrative. Overall, And the Mountains Echoed is a touching and thought-provoking novel. It reminds readers of the lasting impact of our choices and the invisible threads that connect us all. Review: And The Mountains Echoed: Book Review - I never read Khaled Hosseini before. No one suggested either! Then why did I pick ‘And The Mountains Echoed’? Well, it’s a paragraph on the back cover of the novel which prompted me to buy it. Basically, it was my desperation to know what happens afterwards; to what extent the brother would go for his little sister? Indubitably, the opening story builds up ample interest; you find yourself yearn for more. Later you realize that it, in a nutshell also foretells the fate of the precious and tender brother-sister bond. As you further turn pages, you understand that this book don’t just revolve around Abdullah and Pari, but showcases myriad hues of human relationships. Whether, it’s Parwana-Masooma’s unfortunate sisterhood which forces Masooma to choose death over miserable life, or the cold alliance of wealthy Mr Wahdati with Nila which kind of lead to separation of a brother from his dearest sister, or Nabi’s fantasy love longing for Nila because he thinks she considers him her resort, or Nila’s stoic behaviour towards Mr Wahdati whom she leaves when he needed her most, or Nabi’s platonic love for Mr Wahdati which in the absence of Nila compels him to stay put and even look after him till he breaths his last, Or Nila’s affectionless yet obligatory relation with Pari whom she considers less of a daughter and more of a Punishment, or Pari’s guilt ridden affair with Nila’s boyfriend which further worsens the already strained mother-daughter relation, or Sympathetic inclination of Idris for Roshi which pulls him near her and even makes him to promise arrangements for her expensive surgery, or His superficial bond with brother Timur who believed in overly display of power but ends up doing miracle for Roshi, or Adel’s outlandish pull towards poor Gholam who always talks rubbish about his father, or His plain adoration for his father on witnessing one public interaction, or Marco’s unusual friendship with Thalia whom he considered ugly and dejected, or Odd amity of Odie and Madaline where later always looked former for rescue, or The poignant sacrificing tale of a daughter whose father is suffering from Alzheimer, who on one hand is afraid of losing people and on the other, has his spit and vinegar days often, or Last not but least, the relation of two doppelgangers, one of whom always lived with other since her childhood whereas, the other lived as if some part in her is missing for almost all her life. Actually every character in this book is very unique and strong in itself. All are struggling with double sides of their being. They have one thing in their minds, and always end up doing something else. There are stories within one big story. Each being complete in itself, still the author has intertwined all, somehow. For a reader, lot of brain exercise is there. It’s like you sleep in one place and wake up in another unfamiliar one, probably, trans-located in sleep. You search around, perplexed, for some hint. Not finding one, you start living in the moment; meaning, you get yourself involved in the new story. Once into it, you are totally clenched. “A story is like a moving train: no matter where you hop onboard, you are bound to reach your destination sooner or later.” Hossieni weaved the story at different locations. It opens at an imaginary village Shadbagh in Afghanistan, and closes in Paris, also orbiting Kabul, USA, Greek island of Tinos, and touching India as well, slightly. Without any doubt, there is too much happening. Author has given great details. He played the emotional card well as I found my eyes moistened at places. Abdullah as a bother disappointed me but as a father he scores well. One of the cutest thing he used to do is…empty his daughter’s mind of nightmares and fill it with pleasant dreams every night, a fresh one, and she in turn always wished him one, the same dream, the one he always longed for, the one so dear to his heart. And to the pleasure of heart, in the end, she does fulfil his dream. What is this dream? How Abdullah reacts when he sees it in real after a wait of lifetime? Does he even react? Or was it too late for any reaction? Read on to get your answers. The tale of mix of no love, conditional love, unconditional love, friendship, anger, discontent, sacrifice, betrayal, search, and fate. “And The Mountains Echoed.’ “It’s a half bridge, really, as only four of its original arches remain. It ends midway across the river. Like it reached, tried to reunite with, the other side and fell short. What I Missed More Some efforts on Abdullah’s part to find Pari; To my surprise he left Shadbagh for USA but could not manage to go to Kabul once. He could have easily found Nabi, who never left Wahdati’s house. At least, he would have got some idea of Pari’s whereabouts, but, Alas! he never tried. How come? I was hoping to see more of Abdullah and Pari in the book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #891,218 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,160 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) #18,721 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 41,720 Reviews | ## Images ![And the Mountains Echoed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-nJ9kxZTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Poignant Tapestry of Love, Loss, and Human Connections *by R***I on 21 March 2026* And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini is a beautifully written and emotionally rich novel that explores how a single decision can ripple across generations. Known for his powerful storytelling, Hosseini once again delivers a deeply moving narrative that stays with the reader long after the final page. The story begins with a heartbreaking choice made by a father in rural Afghanistan, separating siblings Abdullah and Pari. This moment becomes the emotional core of the novel, setting off a chain of events that affects multiple lives across different countries and decades. Unlike traditional storytelling, the book unfolds through interconnected perspectives, each revealing a piece of the larger picture. One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its structure and depth. Rather than focusing on one protagonist, the story weaves together various characters, each with their own struggles, regrets, and desires. This creates a rich tapestry of human experiences, showing how lives are unknowingly connected. The book explores powerful themes such as family, sacrifice, love, guilt, and redemption. Hosseini portrays these emotions with sensitivity and realism, making the characters feel deeply human and relatable. Even minor characters leave a lasting impression due to the depth of their stories. What makes this book a great read is its emotional impact and lyrical writing style. The language is simple yet poetic, capturing both the beauty and pain of life. The shifting settings—from Afghanistan to Europe and beyond—add a global perspective to the narrative. Overall, And the Mountains Echoed is a touching and thought-provoking novel. It reminds readers of the lasting impact of our choices and the invisible threads that connect us all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ And The Mountains Echoed: Book Review *by M***N on 1 February 2018* I never read Khaled Hosseini before. No one suggested either! Then why did I pick ‘And The Mountains Echoed’? Well, it’s a paragraph on the back cover of the novel which prompted me to buy it. Basically, it was my desperation to know what happens afterwards; to what extent the brother would go for his little sister? Indubitably, the opening story builds up ample interest; you find yourself yearn for more. Later you realize that it, in a nutshell also foretells the fate of the precious and tender brother-sister bond. As you further turn pages, you understand that this book don’t just revolve around Abdullah and Pari, but showcases myriad hues of human relationships. Whether, it’s Parwana-Masooma’s unfortunate sisterhood which forces Masooma to choose death over miserable life, or the cold alliance of wealthy Mr Wahdati with Nila which kind of lead to separation of a brother from his dearest sister, or Nabi’s fantasy love longing for Nila because he thinks she considers him her resort, or Nila’s stoic behaviour towards Mr Wahdati whom she leaves when he needed her most, or Nabi’s platonic love for Mr Wahdati which in the absence of Nila compels him to stay put and even look after him till he breaths his last, Or Nila’s affectionless yet obligatory relation with Pari whom she considers less of a daughter and more of a Punishment, or Pari’s guilt ridden affair with Nila’s boyfriend which further worsens the already strained mother-daughter relation, or Sympathetic inclination of Idris for Roshi which pulls him near her and even makes him to promise arrangements for her expensive surgery, or His superficial bond with brother Timur who believed in overly display of power but ends up doing miracle for Roshi, or Adel’s outlandish pull towards poor Gholam who always talks rubbish about his father, or His plain adoration for his father on witnessing one public interaction, or Marco’s unusual friendship with Thalia whom he considered ugly and dejected, or Odd amity of Odie and Madaline where later always looked former for rescue, or The poignant sacrificing tale of a daughter whose father is suffering from Alzheimer, who on one hand is afraid of losing people and on the other, has his spit and vinegar days often, or Last not but least, the relation of two doppelgangers, one of whom always lived with other since her childhood whereas, the other lived as if some part in her is missing for almost all her life. Actually every character in this book is very unique and strong in itself. All are struggling with double sides of their being. They have one thing in their minds, and always end up doing something else. There are stories within one big story. Each being complete in itself, still the author has intertwined all, somehow. For a reader, lot of brain exercise is there. It’s like you sleep in one place and wake up in another unfamiliar one, probably, trans-located in sleep. You search around, perplexed, for some hint. Not finding one, you start living in the moment; meaning, you get yourself involved in the new story. Once into it, you are totally clenched. “A story is like a moving train: no matter where you hop onboard, you are bound to reach your destination sooner or later.” Hossieni weaved the story at different locations. It opens at an imaginary village Shadbagh in Afghanistan, and closes in Paris, also orbiting Kabul, USA, Greek island of Tinos, and touching India as well, slightly. Without any doubt, there is too much happening. Author has given great details. He played the emotional card well as I found my eyes moistened at places. Abdullah as a bother disappointed me but as a father he scores well. One of the cutest thing he used to do is…empty his daughter’s mind of nightmares and fill it with pleasant dreams every night, a fresh one, and she in turn always wished him one, the same dream, the one he always longed for, the one so dear to his heart. And to the pleasure of heart, in the end, she does fulfil his dream. What is this dream? How Abdullah reacts when he sees it in real after a wait of lifetime? Does he even react? Or was it too late for any reaction? Read on to get your answers. The tale of mix of no love, conditional love, unconditional love, friendship, anger, discontent, sacrifice, betrayal, search, and fate. “And The Mountains Echoed.’ “It’s a half bridge, really, as only four of its original arches remain. It ends midway across the river. Like it reached, tried to reunite with, the other side and fell short. What I Missed More Some efforts on Abdullah’s part to find Pari; To my surprise he left Shadbagh for USA but could not manage to go to Kabul once. He could have easily found Nabi, who never left Wahdati’s house. At least, he would have got some idea of Pari’s whereabouts, but, Alas! he never tried. How come? I was hoping to see more of Abdullah and Pari in the book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spellbound *by N***I on 20 January 2016* An unforgettable story that reels in the reader. A story that twines together so many with the bond of a simple emotion, love. A story that stretches across continents and hearts. Pari and her Abollah left me speechless. The sheer simplicity of the story and the way it tugs at your heartstrings makes it another story set against the backdrop of Afghanistan that gives us an insight into how the lives of so many were affected by the wars. It is yet another masterpiece Khaled Hosseini who never ceases to amaze me with his writing. And the mountains truly echoed with a story that left me spellbound. 'I found a sad little fairy Beneath the shade of a paper tree. I know a sad little fairy Who was blown away by the wind one night.' ## Frequently Bought Together - And the Mountains Echoed - A Thousand Splendid Suns - The Kite Runner --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/622851512-and-the-mountains-echoed](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/622851512-and-the-mountains-echoed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*