R.U.R by Karel Čapek

R.U.R

Karel Čapek

88 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics play science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a science fiction play in the Czech language by Karel Capek. It premiered in 1921 and is famous for having introduced and popularized the term robot.

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Moods

reflective 69%
dark 52%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 19%
emotional 13%
funny 13%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 13% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.67

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