Title: Anthem
Author: Ayn Rand
Summary: Anthem is written as the diary of Equality 7-2521, a young man living in a future in which people have lost all knowledge of individualism, to the point of not even knowing words like "I" or "mine." Everyone lives and works in collective groups, with all aspects of daily life dictated by "councils" -- the Council of Vocations, the Council of Scholars, etc. His curiosity leads him to forbidden discoveries and eventually to exile, where he makes the greatest discovery of all.
[Quoted from www.noblesoul.com]
REVIEW:
Wow. All I have to say is....
Wow.
I first read this book many years ago when I started high school, and I was thoroughly intrigued, amazed and dumbfounded by Ayn Rand's indescribable talent. She writes more than two-thirds of this entire novella in first person...but without using 'I', 'Me', 'Mine', or other typical first person pronouns! That in itself is quite the feat and I applaud the late Ayn Rand for her accomplishment!
It's really quite the intriguing story and the government that is portrayed in it really reminds me of the same kind of communist government you could find in Brave New World or 1984. I am highly impressed by the main character development and the way she wrote to keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. This novella, in my opinion, really puts an enormous value on human individuality that made me really appreciate the ability to be who I am.
If you haven't read 'Anthem' and don't mind being a little confused and having to figure things out as you read, then I highly suggest this novella. I have ultimately fallen in love with it. Really, really, really well thought out.
Two thumbs up to Ayn Rand!
Heh
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