The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders

The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil

George Saunders

2 hours, 4 minutes first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction. In a profoundly strange country called Inner Horn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
reflective 52%
dark 37%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 21%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.61

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