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64 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 August 2001
Description
One of the classics of twentieth-century theater, this brilliantly conceived and exquisitely executed play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek (1890-1938) looks to a future in which all workers are automatons, or robots -- a word this play made a perm...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 21%
emotional 17%
informative 14%
sad 14%
funny 13%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 17% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismModerate
Death, Violence, Body horrorMinor
Slavery, Medical content
64 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 August 2001
Description
One of the classics of twentieth-century theater, this brilliantly conceived and exquisitely executed play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek (1890-1938) looks to a future in which all workers are automatons, or robots -- a word this play made a perm...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 21%
emotional 17%
informative 14%
sad 14%
funny 13%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 17% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismModerate
Death, Violence, Body horrorMinor
Slavery, Medical content