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1 hour, 24 minutes • first pub 1909 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781469259796
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Speculative!
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
"The Machine Stops" describes a world of the future in which humans all remain in their cubicles while all their needs are met by a supercomputer called "The Machine." They communicate with each other and attend "online" classes and meetings throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,031 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
challenging 35%
mysterious 29%
sad 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 16%
emotional 11%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 34% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, SuicideMinor
Pregnancy1 hour, 24 minutes • first pub 1909 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781469259796
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Speculative!
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
"The Machine Stops" describes a world of the future in which humans all remain in their cubicles while all their needs are met by a supercomputer called "The Machine." They communicate with each other and attend "online" classes and meetings throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,031 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
challenging 35%
mysterious 29%
sad 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 16%
emotional 11%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 34% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, SuicideMinor
Pregnancy