The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

704 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's groundbreaking philosophy, and brought her immediate worldwide acclaim. This modern classic is the story of intransigent young architect Howard Roark, whose integrit...

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Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 70%
inspiring 33%
tense 25%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
informative 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.42

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