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The Son
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Shepherd, Clifton Collins Jr.
- Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Pierce Brosnan and co-written by Philipp Meyer
The critically acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling epic, a saga of land, blood and power, follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century.
Eli McCullough is just twelve years old when a marauding band of Comanche storm his Texas homestead, brutally murder his mother and sister and take him captive. Despite their torture and cruelty, Eli - against all odds - adapts to life with the Comanche, learning their ways and language, taking on a new name, finding a place as the adopted son of the band's chief and fighting their wars against not only other Indians but white men too, which complicates his sense of loyalty, his promised vengeance and his very understanding of self. But when disease, starvation and westward expansion finally decimate the Comanche, Eli is left alone in a world in which he belongs nowhere, neither white nor Indian, civilized nor fully wild.
Deftly interweaving Eli’s story with those of his son Peter and his great-granddaughter JA, The Son maps the legacy of Eli’s ruthlessness, his drive to power and his lifelong status as an outsider, even as the McCullough family rises to become one of the richest in Texas, a ranching and oil dynasty that is as resilient and dangerous as the land they claim. Yet, like all empires, the McCulloughs must eventually face the consequences of their choices.
Panoramic, deeply evocative and utterly transporting, The Son is a masterpiece American novel - part epic of Texas, part classic coming-of-age story - that combines the narrative prowess of Larry McMurtry with the knife-edge sharpness of Cormac McCarthy.
'Stunning ... a book that for once really does deserve to be called a masterpiece' Kate Atkinson
'Magnificent ... McCarthy's Border Trilogy is a point of reference, as is There Will Be Blood, but it is not fanciful to be reminded of certain passages from Moby-Dick - it's that good'The Times
'Brilliant ... a wonderful novel' Lionel Shriver
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- nick
- 28-06-14
An absolute must,
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I really enjoyed this book (so much I have written my first review). The narration was fantastic and so was the story. I will defiantly listen to it again in a coupe of months.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
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- Mara
- 24-09-23
What a ride!
Perfectly read, by wonderful voices. An important story of America, that resonates still.. it's painful.
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- Crannuir
- 22-02-21
Engrossing from beginning to the end.
A generational tale of a dynasty that was created through the savage clashes at the frontier of the native American tribes, Mexican settlers and the American western expansion. Refreshing in that no party is judged as being worse than any other, but that all were willing to do whatever it took to achieve their goals.
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- David Hearn
- 29-05-21
I didn't want this story to end...
I'm not sure what was better, the fantastic performance by the voice talent or the storyline. I haven't read a book in years that was this good..I almost dreaded every new chapter because I knew it took me closer to the end of the book... an outstanding story, intertwined histories, thoughtful writing, and it really made me pause to think in many places about the passage of time, change, and the passing of traditions and learning between generations.
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- M. Harffy
- 29-05-22
Saga of the old West and it's demise
Split into different characters and timelines. I enjoyed some a lot more than others and the novel failed to really bring them all together into a cohesive piece. It felt disjointed throughout, though the writing and research is great and there are some wonderful moments. The story of the Comanches was the most engaging and poignant.
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- mmarka
- 27-04-20
Fantastic tough listen
Graphic account following two families in Texas and Mexico over 100 years beginning in the early 1800’s. Beautifully read, vivid and harrowing, nothing permanent. A great story
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- Kimdli
- 26-10-17
Loved this book
Wonderful stories spanning three generations, Eli, Peter and Jeannie McCullogh. Each beautifully set in its time and place. The reading was superb.
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- Anna
- 22-01-23
The pinnacle of storytelling possibly the best book I’ve ever read.
For years I thought Steinbeck the greatest storyteller, but this is certainly equal if not better.
And the readers are all perfect in their parts. Which is so rarely true.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-09-23
Epic!!
Very good historic adventure slowly bringing together the story of three generations and all their foibles. A little too self indulgent in places, but great listen!
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- Kiwi Spurs
- 08-02-15
Great story with outstanding narration
What did you like most about The Son?
Philipp Meyer created Eli McCullough - Will Patton's exceptional narrative gave us his beating heart! If you're a fan of Steinbeck or Cormac McCarthy you'll love this!
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