The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

679 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

The story of a gifted architect, his struggle against conventional standards, and his violent love affair.

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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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