
The Son
2017 • Drama • TV-14
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
Dive into the rich, immersive world of Philipp Meyer's 'The Son,' a sweeping narrative that captures the multigenerational saga of the McCullough family in an unflinching portrayal of America's frontier past. Unlike the television adaptation, the novel delves deeper into the complex inner lives of its characters, offering a profound exploration of themes like identity, survival, and the cost of ambition.
Meyer's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions paint a hauntingly beautiful portrait of the landscape and its people, bringing history to life with authenticity and depth. Readers are invited to experience the raw, unedited reality of Texas' turbulent evolution, as the novel reveals layers of history and emotion that only the written word can fully convey. Discover 'The Son' as it was meant to be experienced: through the power of the written page, where your imagination can roam as freely as the winds on the prairie.
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by Philipp Meyer