The Son by Philipp Meyer

The Son

Philipp Meyer

561 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective 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 313 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
dark 40%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.99

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