The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov

The Caves of Steel

Robot #1

Isaac Asimov

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

206 pages | first published 1954

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A millennium into the future two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City...
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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 70%
reflective 32%
tense 27%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 4%
funny 4%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.98

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