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192 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186054
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 18 January 2001
Description
Steinbeck's only work of political satire turns the French Revolution on its head, as amateur astronomer Pippin Heristal is drafted in to rule the unruly French. Enchanting comedy ensues as Steinbeck creates the most hilarious royal court ever ar...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 56%
reflective 37%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 20%
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
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192 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186054
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 18 January 2001
Description
Steinbeck's only work of political satire turns the French Revolution on its head, as amateur astronomer Pippin Heristal is drafted in to rule the unruly French. Enchanting comedy ensues as Steinbeck creates the most hilarious royal court ever ar...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 56%
reflective 37%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 20%
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.