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

The 75th anniversary of Ayn Rand's powerful and passionate first novel. In this tensely dramatic story, Ayn Rand shows what the theories of Communism mean in practice. We the Living is not a story of politics, but of the men and women who have ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
dark 77%
emotional 77%
reflective 55%
sad 44%
tense 44%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.73

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