2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

2001: A Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey #1

Arthur C. Clarke

324 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

On the Moon, an enigma is uncovered.So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out deep into our solar system.But long before their destination is reached, things begin to go horribly, inexplicably wrong.....

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Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 68%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
hopeful 7%
emotional 5%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

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