The Son by Philipp Meyer

The Son

Philipp Meyer

17 hours, 48 minutes first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

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 783 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
dark 66%
reflective 61%
emotional 44%
challenging 38%
sad 22%
tense 22%
informative 16%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.0

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