2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

2001: A Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey #1

Arthur C. Clarke

288 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The year is 2001, and cosmonauts uncover a mysterious monolith that has been buried on the Moon for at least three million years. To their astonishment, the monolith releases an equally mysterious pulse—a kind of signal—in the direction of Saturn ...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 35%
challenging 31%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 18% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

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