The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders

The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil

George Saunders

130 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

In a profoundly strange country called Inner Horner, large enough for only one resident at a time, citizens waiting to enter the country fall under the rule of the power-hungry and tyrannical Phil, setting off a chain of injustice and mass hysteri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews

Moods

funny 93%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 34%
dark 31%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 39% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.61

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