In a collectivist dystopia where the word 'I' is forbidden, a brilliant young man secretly pursues knowledge and love.
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In a collectivist dystopia where the word 'I' is forbidden, a brilliant young man secretly pursues knowledge and love.
Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem, is a story set in a world where communism is the way of life. The main character in this book is a very enthusiastic boy named Equality 7-2521. Equality 7-2521 is the type of guy who loves to read every book you put in his hands. Equality 7-2521 is a brilliant boy. In Equality 7-2521's society boys and girls are both given jobs at age fifteen. The jobs are given to them by a select group called the Council of Vocations. The Council of Vocations gave Equality 7-2521 the ...
will contain mild spoilers
Romantic relationship forms; forced pairing at mating house mentioned.
Mild pursuit and confinement; no graphic violence depicted.
No profanity or strong language present.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
No magic or witchcraft present.
No occult content present.
Central critique of collectivism and celebration of individualism.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Oppressive collectivist society with forced labor and pairings.
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