R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek, Ivan Klíma, Claudia Novack-Jones

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

Karel Čapek, Ivan Klíma, Claudia Novack-Jones

112 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics play science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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A visionary work of science fiction that introduced the word "robot"Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922—garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as ef...

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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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