The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

736 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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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 63%
inspiring 35%
emotional 27%
tense 26%
dark 23%
informative 15%
adventurous 12%
sad 11%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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