Meyer, Philipp
The Son
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062669810
- author:
- Meyer, Philipp
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.20(d)
- Genre:
- Women Authors Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Son by Philipp Meyer is an epic novel that spans two centuries, tracing the legacy of violence in the American West. Against the backdrop of Texas's tumultuous history, Eli McCullough's life becomes intertwined with his own family's rise to power and privilege. Eli's early years are marked by trauma and adaptation as he navigates a world torn between white and Indian cultures. His experiences shape him into a complex individual driven by a desire for power and belonging. As the story unfolds, Eli's son Peter and great-granddaughter JA become integral to the narrative, their lives inextricably linked to his. Through its intricate exploration of loyalty, vengeance, and identity, The Son presents a gripping portrait of one family's journey from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century.