The Fountainhead
by Ayn Rand
Taste attributes: dramaromanceslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthsocial commentarycomplex relationship
Boxlist takeHeavy and stirring: a slow-paced novel, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
The Fountainhead is a 1943 novel by Ayn Rand. It was Rand's first major literary success and brought her fame and financial success. More than 6.5 million copies of the book have been sold worldwide.
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- Author
- Ayn Rand
- Published
- 1943
- Pages
- 724
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