Anthem by Ayn Rand

Anthem

Ayn Rand

76 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 8,774 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
dark 37%
challenging 30%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 22%
tense 21%
mysterious 20%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | 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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