The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

727 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

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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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