Plot Summary

Executive

Piers Anthony
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Executive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

Book Brief

Piers Anthony

Executive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

330

Format

Novel • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Executive by Piers Anthony follows Hope Hubris, a morally ambiguous dictator of the United States of Jupiter, who contends with political threats, economic crises, and a potential war with Saturn, all while engaging in morally complex relationships and maintaining his grip on power by going undercover as a revolutionary leader. This book includes sexual relationships with minors and instances of sexual coercion.

Mysterious

Gritty

Dark

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,731 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In Executive by Piers Anthony, readers are drawn to its imaginative political landscape and thought-provoking themes. While many commend the intricate world-building and provocative ideas, some critics point out that character development is lacking and the prose occasionally feels clunky. Overall, it's a stimulating read for fans of speculative fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Executive?

Readers who relish politically charged science fiction, akin to Dune by Frank Herbert or Foundation by Isaac Asimov, will find Executive by Piers Anthony compelling. Those intrigued by the complexities of leadership, power, and societal structure in futuristic settings are particularly well-suited for this novel.

4.0

3,731 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

330

Format

Novel • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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