Anthem by Ayn Rand

Anthem

Ayn Rand

103 pages first pub 1938 (editions) user-added

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Anthem has long been hailed as one of Ayn Rand's classic novels, and a clear predecessor to her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. In Anthem, Rand examines a frightening future in which individuals have no name, no independen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,907 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
dark 37%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 23%
tense 22%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 20%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 28%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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