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
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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 767 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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