Anthem

Name: Anthem
Price: 2.5 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (5985 reviews)
Author: Ayn Rand

by Ayn Rand

Literary Fiction Fantasy

4.4 (5,985)

4.4 stars from 5,985 reviews. One of the highest rated Literary Fiction books we track.

98 pages~1.6 hr readPublished by West Margin PressPublished 1936-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to philosophical fiction that challenges your assumptions about society and individualism.
You want a short, punchy read (under 100 pages) that packs real intellectual weight.
You're curious about Ayn Rand's ideas but want to start with something shorter than Atlas Shrugged.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer character-driven stories with complex emotional arcs over ideological frameworks.
You're looking for plot-driven narrative with twists and turns rather than philosophical parable.
You find heavy-handed allegory frustrating or you strongly disagree with libertarian philosophy.

About this book

In this philosophical novel, Ayn Rand presents a dystopian future where individualism has been eliminated. Science and learning are forbidden, and speaking the word "I" carries a death sentence. The protagonist, Equality 7-2521, possesses an irrepressible drive to investigate, think, and learn—instincts his society treats as dangerous. His curiosity leads him to discover what he calls the "power of the sky," a discovery that threatens to expose him to a government committed to erasing the self. Equality 7-2521 cannot suppress his true nature, and his awakening represents the triumph of the individual over the collective. Rand based this parable on her experience living in a socialist state. The novel serves as an introduction to Rand's fiction and philosophy.

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Price has dropped 4 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 371 days. Typically stays discounted for 20 days.

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Currently around #33K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 66% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,985 reviews

Gaining approximately 29 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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