The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

736 pages | first published 1943

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The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's groundbreaking philosophy, and brought her immediate worldwide acclaim. This modern classic is the story of intransigent young architect Howard Roark, whose integrit...
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Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 69%
inspiring 37%
tense 24%
emotional 23%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%
sad 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%

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