The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster

The Machine Stops

E.M. Forster

48 pages first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Edward Morgan Forster, OM (1879-1970), was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is known best for his ironic and well-plotted novels examining class difference and hypocrisy in early 20th-century British society. His humanisti...

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Moods

reflective 73%
dark 56%
challenging 35%
mysterious 29%
sad 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 16%
emotional 11%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 34% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

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