R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek, Ivan Klíma, Claudia Novack-Jones

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

Karel Čapek, Ivan Klíma, Claudia Novack-Jones

112 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics play science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A visionary work of science fiction that introduced the word "robot"Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922—garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as ef...

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Moods

reflective 67%
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

fast 75%
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

3.7

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