Anthem

Anthem


By: Ayn Rand
Reviewed by: Catherine, 16
Rating: It was amazing!


Ayn Rand’s uplifting novel, Anthem, presents a compelling story about a man’s struggle to accept his own individuality. The main character, Equality 7-2521, lives in a society in which man's sole purpose is to serve the civilization in which he lives. However, Equality 7-2521 rebels against this communal mentality upon discovering electricity. After his invention of the lightbulb, Equality 7-2521 undergoes a transformation in which he is able to construct a world where the true purpose of man’s existence is to seek his own happiness.

Truthfully, I was a little skeptical before reading the actual book because I was only reading it for a scholarship essay. But as soon as I began, I literally could not put the book down. Not only is the story amazing, but the author's prose is captivating. The way Rand refrains from using personal pronouns to convey Equality 7-2521's lack of independence is simply igenous. "Anthem" is simultaneously a contemporary work and a book pertaining to any time. This book is simply amazing and if you do not request it this very second, you will miss out on one of the greatest literary experiences a reader can have!


Recommended to: everyone