ANTHEM by Ayn Rand

ANTHEM

Ayn Rand

46 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

ANTHEM is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned...

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Moods

reflective 66%
dark 37%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 21%
mysterious 19%
emotional 8%
informative 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 28%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.34

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