The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand with Edward Herrmann (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme Ayn Rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as Objectivism. Rand's hero is Howard Roark, a brilliant young architect who won't compromis...

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Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 70%
inspiring 32%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
dark 21%
informative 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.42

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