And The Mountains Echoed Chapter 5-7

Wow, Chapters 5 to 7 were super fast paced, with intense drama. The chapters switched between the lives of Idres, Pari, and Adel.

Moving on to the important parts about this section. Well the chapter has finally came where they show Pari all grown up. Around chapter 6,  Pari is shown living in Paris with her adopted mother Nila. I was particularly super excited to read about Pari’s life in Paris after being sold and taken away from her brother Abdullah. To my dislike, I hate how Pari has been raised. Nila has taken no care of Pari, rather drowned herself in alcohol. “But I must recommend, and quite emphatically, that she reduce her drinking. She was lucky this time” (191). Pari was constantly at the hospital, taking care of her mom and even the nurses knew Nila was a regular patient. She even left her date with Julian, just to pick up Nila from the hospital, causing a rift between Julian and Pari's relationship. That does not set a good example for Pari, because children learn from their parents. Whatever parents do, children think is right and follow their footsteps. Also, Nila never told Pari the truth about her being adopted. Rather, she constantly abuses Pari and says “I don't see me in you. I don't know who you are” (229). By not telling the truth about her adoption, but constantly degrading her daughter's self esteem, Nila portrays terrible signs as a mother.

When Pari had to leave her date because her mom was in the hospital again

Additionally, the relationship between Idris and Timur (cousin brother) was very striking. One thing that really bothered me was how Idris totally forgot about Roshana after moving to America. In the starting I had liked Idris more than Timur, because he was shown as the more quiet, unattractive boy. Whereas, Timur was shown in the negative limelight by Idris saying that he was a greedy and dishonest man. Idris always offered to help Roshana, and took care of her when in need, and she thought he would be the one to help her. However that was proven wrong because Idris never kept his promise, once he returned to America he got busy with his family and work, forgetting about Roshi's surgery. At that time, Timur came as a savior and got Roshi the surgery she needed, he even payed for it. After few years, Roshana is shown as a successful author and she even mentions in her book “to the two angels in my life: my mother Amra, and my Kaka Timur. You are my saviors. I owe you everything” (180). No one would have thought Timur would end up helping Roshi, because of the way Idris described him. However, Timur proved to be the nice and caring one, changing the perspective's of the readers.

Timur's kind gesture helped Idris.

For right know, I am in love with this book. Khaled Hosseini's choice of diction, imagery, symbols, etc… are just awesome. The stories he writes are very relatable and many people can connect with them. I can't wait to read ahead, and see what's in store for all the characters.

Krisha

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Works Cited

"A Quote from Life, the Truth, and Being Free." Goodreads. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2016.

"Selfish Parents." Pinterest. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2016.

And the Mountains Echoed Chapters 1-4

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Hey guys I’m back! I have started reading the book called “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini. At first, I had doubts on why this boo was my first pick, but honestly after reading the first four chapter’s I’m in love with this book. It’s a very captivating book and heartbreaking in a million different ways! The story starts off with a simple fairy tale that Saboor (the father) tells to his young children Pari and Abdullah. However, hidden within that simple story is a devastating choice the father has to make. Poverty- stricken, with 3 children and new pregnant wife to support, Saboor decides to sell his daughter (Pari) to a wealthy couple who are unable to have their own child.

The way Khaled portrays Abdullah and Pari’s relationship is very heart- touching. Abdullah loves Pari, he adores her and cannot live without her. After his mom dies, Pari is the only one he counts as a family member. All the responsibility to raise and take care of Pari lied on his fragile shoulders. The author states “When Pari was an infant, it was he she had awakened at night with her squeaks and mutters, he who had walked and bounced her in the dark. He changed her soiled diapers. He had been the one to give Pari her baths” (Hosseini 32). Abdullah is such a sweet, caring, and loving brother! I have to admit when we were young my brother also cared for me just like Abdullah, even though currently we constantly fight, punch, and pull each other’s hair. When I was around 5, and my brother 9 our parents went to Canada, leaving us both alone in India with my grandparents. During, the two years we lived without our parents, my brother never left my side. No matter what we did! Even in school he used spend time with me during breaks. Take me to the park, feed me, help me finish my HW, fulfill my silly demands and much more! Having him beside me through the two years, I never felt that I missed my parents. Our bond back then was very strong and I always cherish those memories! 

(Us everyday! Source: GIPHY)

Additionally, just like my parents I can understand the pain of Saboor. When my mom had to leave her 5 year old daughter and 9 year old son, to support our dad in the new journey he was about to embark upon she was devastated.  She couldn’t stop crying until she went inside the airport. Every day from Canada she would call us, and ask us about how our day went, how was school, did you eat and much more. At that time I was kind of upset with my parents because they left us, but it was only to secure our future! They wanted to give us the best education, and lifestyle possible. So, I totally understand why Saboor gave up Pari, to save his other 3 children from the cold harsh winters. Abdullah states “Father looked diminished to him now, stripped of something essential”. Saboor was heart- broken to give up Pari, but I feel it only benefited them. Pari got a great lavish lifestyle that her father could never provide her with, and Saboor bought winter clothes for his children so they can survive the winter without any tragedies.

(When I found out Pari was sold. Source: GIPHY)

At times, parents have to give up somethings in order to help their family members. If you were in Saboor’s shoes would you have given up Pari, in order to provide winter clothes for your other children? 
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Works Cited

"Angry GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY." GIPHY. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

"How To Empower Your Mind Through Reading." Motivational Memo Blog RSS. N.p., 11 Apr. 2013. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.