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Title: Anthem

Author: Ayn Rand

Narrator: Andrew Garman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-06-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Ayn Rand's classic tale of a dystopian future of the great "We" - a world that deprives individuals of a name or independence - that anticipates her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged.

They existed only to serve the state. They were conceived in controlled Palaces of Mating. They died in the Home of the Useless. From cradle to grave, the crowd was one - the great WE. In all that was left of humanity, there was only one man who dared to think, seek, and love. He lived in the dark ages of the future. In a loveless world, he dared to love the woman of his choice. In an age that had lost all trace of science and civilization, he had the courage to seek and find knowledge. But these were not the crimes for which he would be hunted. He was marked for death because he had committed the unpardonable sin: He had stood forth from the mindless human herd. He was a man alone. He had rediscovered the lost and holy word - I.

"I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities."-Ayn Rand

Members Reviews:

Definitely a must-read for anyone into philosophy

I was recommended this book by a friend, and I do not regret it at all. The book is hard to follow for a specific reason which I won't really go into. But for the sake of the book, Ayn Rand had to make it like that to prove her point. I do feel like she over-exaggerates her philosophy, and that can drive away potential readers who feel like she's too much of a nut-job.

Another very interesting point; There are two versions of this book in one. The first is the official publication of Anthem, the second being Ayn Rand's rough draft. The rough draft kind of lets you into the mind of the writer, how they think of what to take out and what to keep. It's awfully brief too for being such a good book. But certainly something everyone into philosophy needs to read, because this can redefine your ideas.

Anthem, An inspired read

I read this book when I was in college and it is more relevant today than it was then. Ayn Rand grew up in the Soviet Union during the rise of communism and has lived first hand the brutality of collective thinking and it's threat to individual freedom and the pursuit of happiness. This book takes about 2 hours to read, but it will last you a lifetime.

and is admittedly pretty short for one of her books

Anthem can feel a little dry and confusing sometimes, but an attentive reading will net you the main ideas and overall themes of the story. It is not dissimilar to Rand's other works, and is admittedly pretty short for one of her books. If you're new to Rand and want a decent introduction to her writing, this would be my pick for you.

Short and Simple

A very short and incredibly symbolic read, Anthem is nothing like Rand's other books, but the theme of individualism is very clear. This is a perfect introduction to Ayn Rand for younger kids (middle school+), but is not as representative of her ideology as Atlas Shrugged or The Fountainhead. It's definitely something worth reading for a day if you've enjoyed her other works, but do not let its simplicity limit your views of her works.

I like this book

I like this book. It is very useful for advanced leaner of English, because the vocabularies and grammar are not too complicated. In addition, the novel is very interesting.