Anthem by Ayn Rand

Anthem

Ayn Rand

105 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced
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Anthem has long been hailed as one of Ayn Rand's classic novels, and a clear predecessor to her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. In Anthem, Rand examines a frightening future in which individuals have no name, no independen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,834 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
dark 37%
challenging 30%
inspiring 26%
tense 23%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 20%
emotional 8%
informative 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 31%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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