I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

224 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories adventurous reflective medium-paced

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The three laws of Robotics:1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.3) A ro...

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Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 45%
challenging 33%
mysterious 29%
informative 27%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 11%
tense 10%
dark 7%
emotional 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 28%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 21% | Character: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

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