Anthem by Ayn Rand provides entertainment

Audra McCaw, Staff Writer

Anthem by Ayn Rand

Book Rate

4 out of 5

Book Summary

In this society, the Great Rebirth happened. They have no technology, except a candle that was invented 800 years prior to this point in time.

Equality 7-2521 is the main character of this story. He is a very intelligent individual but the Council of Vocations sent him to be a street sweeper as his role in society. In this society, individuality is forbidden. To think or act as an individual or even love someone is completely forbidden. You must treat yourself and everyone around you the exact same.

After many long days of street sweeping Equality 7-2521 comes across some evidence to the old world that gives him the inspiration to break free from this cruel society and learn what individuality and love are. He also knows he will face many challenges throughout the way but is determined to face them and live his life contently.

Book Review

Personally I don’t enjoy reading, but this book was different

Learning about other people’s lives is something that appeals to me and that is probably why it was so entertaining.

It was sort of confusing at the beginning but after a few chapters I understood what was going on. Most people complain that the beginning of books are slow or long but this book is the complete opposite. The author gets right into the plot and there is no time to lollygag.

Every chapter had a huge significance in the story; there was always something going on. I never got bored or tired. I just wanted to read more and more and not put the book down.