We the Living by Ayn Rand

We the Living

Ayn Rand with Leonard Peikoff

464 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical philosophy challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Ayn Rand's first published novel, a timeless story that explores the struggles of the individual against the state in Soviet Russia.First published in 1936, We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who dema...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,048 reviews

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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