The Son by Philipp Meyer

The Son

Philipp Meyer

561 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

The acclaimed author of American Rust, returns with The Son: an epic, multigenerational saga of power, blood, and land that follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the border raids of the early 19...

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Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 37%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.99

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