tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post5590039324883414235..comments2024-03-27T05:13:25.241-05:00Comments on The New Dork Review of Books: The Son: Don't Mess With TexasGreg Zimmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-79013077250109464932013-08-13T22:06:13.785-05:002013-08-13T22:06:13.785-05:00I loved The Son, but American Rust is cheated by r...I loved The Son, but American Rust is cheated by reviews. Meyer is definitely a talented writer. However, die hard Cormac fans would probably be offended by the comparisons. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-73566207173532686942013-08-07T08:55:41.929-05:002013-08-07T08:55:41.929-05:00Re the guns and violence, I think that's why P...Re the guns and violence, I think that's why Peter was such a fascinating character - he wanted nothing to do with that culture, and it's partly what ostracized him. Your second point is well-taken - and definitely part of Meyer's theme for the novel. Whether Mexican, Texan or Comanche, the conqueror always stole the dignity of those who he conquered. And that's one of the darker sides of human nature.Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-87633281605158067342013-08-07T08:53:57.568-05:002013-08-07T08:53:57.568-05:00I think you're right - it might be destined to...I think you're right - it might be destined to be a classic.Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-61951876248889698482013-08-07T08:53:16.071-05:002013-08-07T08:53:16.071-05:00I have read American Rust, and strangely enough, d...I have read American Rust, and strangely enough, didn't much care for it. It's exactly the sort of book I would normally love, but I just didn't get along with it for some reason. <br /><br />The characters in The Son, I think, definitely trump the aversion to violence. They're such fascinating people! Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-11350609743296380102013-08-07T07:49:35.325-05:002013-08-07T07:49:35.325-05:00I was just going to say Shannon read this and love...I was just going to say Shannon read this and loved it - along with everyone else! The writing in this one seems phenomenal but I'm wary of the "violent Texan saga" aspect. I'm not sure if the setting and historical moment will appeal to me - but it seems like Meyer does paint some compelling character studies. I may just read it for the multi-generational family epic.<br /><br />Have you read American Rust too? Rebecca at Book Riot recommends it.Kelly of ReadLately.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918580191156042567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-78253259107624376462013-08-06T19:27:48.739-05:002013-08-06T19:27:48.739-05:00Every time I read a review or quote from The Son I...Every time I read a review or quote from The Son I'm tempted to pick up my copy and start it again. This one just really struck me for many of the reasons you mention and I have a sense it's going to be a book that I come back to several times. Shannon @ River City Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024137897685829669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-19692182639711211602013-08-06T14:04:46.427-05:002013-08-06T14:04:46.427-05:00Greg I also read and reviewed this novel. I liked...Greg I also read and reviewed this novel. I liked it very much, I think it gave a true picture of Texas. I had two impressions after I finished it - If you have any doubt were the gun culture in this country comes from just read this story. Every dispute was settled with guns. Second, I found it profoundly depressing the way the conquerors (Here mostly white Americans) treat those who were conquered. I know these actions aren't confined to whites settling the American West but just the same it is depressing! I needed to read something more escapist after this one.<br />My review here -http://tinyurl.com/lxyb29sKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053033021483581140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-9358783588143646772013-08-06T13:56:01.055-05:002013-08-06T13:56:01.055-05:00"McCarthy Lite" is a good way to put it ..."McCarthy Lite" is a good way to put it - you're right, it is a little lighter on the violence. But the beginning....wow! I started it one night right before bed, and had some very unsettling dreams. <br /><br />Yeah, I'm loving NIGHT FILM - all the "extras" definitely immerse you more fully in the story. Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060047013304842896.post-3394603674612758462013-08-06T12:20:51.518-05:002013-08-06T12:20:51.518-05:00I'm about half way through this and it reminds...I'm about half way through this and it reminds me of a McCarthy lite novel. All the history, and story but lighter on the violence and easier to read. I'm also loving it so far, but I'm a sucker for the multi generational family epic. <br />I see your reading Night Film now, I just finished it and really liked it. The articles, photos and other alternate bits of information really add to the book. It's a crazy but fun ride.susanwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662696425517999104noreply@blogger.com