R.U.R by Karel Čapek

R.U.R

Karel Čapek

88 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics play science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a science fiction play in the Czech language by Karel Capek. It premiered in 1921 and is famous for having introduced and popularized the term robot.

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Moods

reflective 64%
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

fast 72%
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

3.71

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