The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

679 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The story of a gifted architect, his struggle against conventional standards, and his violent love affair.

Community Reviews Summary of 8,091 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 64%
inspiring 32%
tense 27%
emotional 23%
dark 21%
informative 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 8%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 35%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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