64 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 August 2001
Description
One of the classics of twentieth-century theater, this brilliantly conceived and exquisitely executed play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek (1890-1938) looks to a future in which all workers are automatons, or robots -- a word this play made a perm...
Community Reviews Summary of 915 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
adventurous 23%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 16%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 15% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismModerate
Death, Violence, InfertilityMinor
Slavery, Medical content64 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 August 2001
Description
One of the classics of twentieth-century theater, this brilliantly conceived and exquisitely executed play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek (1890-1938) looks to a future in which all workers are automatons, or robots -- a word this play made a perm...
Community Reviews Summary of 915 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
adventurous 23%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 16%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 15% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismModerate
Death, Violence, InfertilityMinor
Slavery, Medical content