The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders

The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil

George Saunders

134 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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 Hor...

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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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