Super Short Summary

American Son by Brian Ascalon Roley follows two Filipino brothers, Gabe and Tomas, trying to make a life in California. Gabe, the quiet narrator, wants to avoid gangs and violence, while Tomas adopts a criminal lifestyle to cope with family struggles and financial desperation. The brothers grapple with their identity, heritage, and the pressures of assimilation, leading them deeper into crime. The story includes instances of physical abuse and racial discrimination.