2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

2001: A Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey #1

Arthur C. Clarke with Stanley Kubrick (Contributor)

252 pages • first pub 1968 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, and made into one of the most influential films of all time, 2001: A Space Odissey remains a classic work of science fiction fifty years after the original publication.The discovery of a black mo...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
mysterious 70%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
challenging 32%
dark 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 7%
emotional 6%
sad 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 29%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

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