R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek

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

Karel Čapek with Claudia Novack-Jones (Translator)

84 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 robotWritten 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 effi...

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Moods

reflective 64%
dark 54%
tense 27%
challenging 23%
adventurous 21%
emotional 18%
informative 14%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 23%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 17% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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