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
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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 765 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
reflective 54%
dark 38%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 19%
challenging 18%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 21%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.64

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