A story of love, separation, friendship, compassion, exile, memory and the troubled history of Afghanistan, spanning three continents and 60 years... Hosseini is a master storyteller and his characters brim with life... This novel will not disappoint his many admirers

Paul Dunn, The Times

Hosseini's evocative tales don't just capture hearts, they break them

Glamour

I defy any critics less high-minded than, say, F.R. Leavis not to enjoy the sheer zest with which Hosseini goes about his business here – or admire the unhurried confidence with which he sweeps through the years. And if they do admit that resistance is futile and allow their heartstrings to be shamelessly tugged, they might spot something else as well: in its admittedly unsubtle way, the novel gives a thorough airing to the central question of whether it's better to stay true to your roots or rise above them ... Let's face it, Hosseini is a master storyteller

James Walton, Spectator

Fascinating and moving

Stylist

A profoundly moving story of how families love, betray, honour and make sacrifices for each other

Woman & Home

Yes, there will be tears

InStyle