And the Mountains Echoed

The novel, written in a non-linear fashion, consists of nine chapters each told from the perspective of different characters.

It centers around the relationship between ten-year-old Abdullah and his three-year-old sister Pari, and their father's decision to sell Pari to a childless couple in Kabul.

The story spans over half a century, moving through themes of war, separation, birth, death, deceit, and love, and illustrates the morally ambiguous nature of people's actions.

The novel also delves into Afghanistan's modern history and the impact of significant historical events on the characters' lives.