R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek

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

Karel Čapek with Claudia Novack-Jones (Translator)

fiction classics play science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

84 pages | first published 1920

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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 69%
dark 52%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
mysterious 19%
emotional 16%
adventurous 14%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%

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