The Short Reign of Pippin IV: A Fabrication by John Steinbeck

The Short Reign of Pippin IV: A Fabrication

John Steinbeck

131 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

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A Penguin Classic In his only work of political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV, John Steinbeck turns the French Revolution upside down as amateur astronomer Pippin H ristal is drafted to rule the unruly French. Steinbeck creates around the i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 60%
reflective 33%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.69

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