159 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451085740
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Roc
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Electronics engineer Dan Davis has finally made the invention of a lifetime: a household robot with extraordinary abilities, destined to dramatically change the landscape of everyday routine. Then, with wild success just within reach, Dan's greedy...
Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
lighthearted 39%
mysterious 26%
tense 21%
challenging 13%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 30% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
159 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451085740
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Roc
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Electronics engineer Dan Davis has finally made the invention of a lifetime: a household robot with extraordinary abilities, destined to dramatically change the landscape of everyday routine. Then, with wild success just within reach, Dan's greedy...
Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
lighthearted 39%
mysterious 26%
tense 21%
challenging 13%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 30% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating