The Absolute at Large by Karel Čapek

The Absolute at Large

Karel Čapek with Stephen Baxter (Contributor)

248 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction reflective slow-paced
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In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine work...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 245 reviews

Moods

funny: 70%

reflective: 70%

challenging: 29%

dark: 29%

lighthearted: 20%

inspiring: 17%

adventurous: 11%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 8%

sad: 8%

mysterious: 5%

tense: 5%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

82% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

11% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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