The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov

The Caves of Steel

Robot #1

Isaac Asimov

268 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

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 79%
adventurous 70%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
dark 4%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 34%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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