Anthem by Ayn Rand

Anthem

Ayn Rand with Pete Cross (Narrator)

2 hours, 4 minutes first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Equality 7-2521 is a young man who yearns to understand ' the Science of Things, ' but he lives in a bleak, dystopian future where independent thought is a crime and where science and technology have regressed to primitive levels. All expressio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,006 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
dark 38%
challenging 30%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 28%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.34

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