Ayn Ryde - Anthem

[Apeboy]

Did anybody ever read the outstanding book called Anthem by the anti-communist Ayn Ryde? If you hadn't then you should seriously look towards reading the book. ;D

[Joester]

A description/summary of the book from your perspective would be nice. :D

[Apeboy]

I can't describe the book yet because I'm not half way through it but here's a summary from wiki:

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1937 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age as a result of the evils of irrationality and collectivism and the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the word "I" has disappeared from the language). As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the "socialist/communal" values of equality and brotherhood and the "productive/capitalist" values of achievement and individuality.

[Joester]

I can't describe the book yet because I'm not half way through it but here's a summary from wiki:

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1937 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age as a result of the evils of irrationality and collectivism and the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the word "I" has disappeared from the language). As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the "socialist/communal" values of equality and brotherhood and the "productive/capitalist" values of achievement and individuality.
Interesting, I love books that have an unusual feeling to it, like a mystery. I may just have to check this out. :D

[Apeboy]

I surely recommend it amigo! 8D

[Joester]

What genre would you say this is...?

[Apeboy]

it really doesn't seem like sci-fiction but it probably is. Because it does take place in the future during a unknown time.

[FreakTwilight]

Ayn Rand btw, and I loved it. Had to read it for Senior year.

[Apeboy]

Yeah, I'm in 8th grade and I'm reading it. It's a very easy reader if you have a good vocabulary.