A review by obaidsalem
Anthem by Ayn Rand

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A lightning bolt of a book. Rand’s ode to individualism is heavy-handed but undeniably gripping. The final chapters, where Equality discovers the power of ‘I,’ are transcendent. While the characters feel like philosophical puppets and the world-building is thin, the core message — rebellion against mindless conformity — hit me hard. Flawed but unforgettable.