We the Living by Ayn Rand

We the Living

Ayn Rand

450 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical philosophy challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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The first literary work of one of the most influential philosophers and novelists of the twentieth century-available for the first time in trade paperback. Ayn Rand wrote of her first novel, We the Living, "It is as near to an autobiography as I w...

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Moods

dark 87%
challenging 75%
sad 62%
emotional 56%
reflective 56%
tense 50%
informative 18%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.7

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