And The Mountains Echoed begins with a myth. A family forced to choose one child, sacrifice one to save the rest. This myth shapes the narrative, telling the story of two siblings forced apart to save the family. The novel is told in nine parts, narrated by the people who were touched by this tragic event. Some stories end happily, while others are a mess of emotions – filled with hardship.  Khaled Hosseini excels with his characters, he finds a deep connection that attaches itself to the reader, unwilling to let go. These characters come from all types of wealth, status and employment. Stories interconnect without realization and the reader is…