2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

2001: A Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey #1

Arthur C. Clarke with Stanley Kubrick (Contributor)

252 pages first pub 1968 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, and made into one of the most influential films of all time, 2001: A Space Odissey remains a classic work of science fiction fifty years after the original publication.The discovery of a black mo...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 36%
challenging 31%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | 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: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.02

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