We the Living by Ayn Rand

We the Living

Ayn Rand with Leonard Peikoff

464 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical philosophy challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Ayn Rand's first published novel, a timeless story that explores the struggles of the individual against the state in Soviet Russia.First published in 1936, We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who dema...

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Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
challenging 75%
dark 75%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 37%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.73

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