We the Living by Ayn Rand Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of We the Living
Book Review: A profound story
Summary: 5 Stars
We the Living is a novel that examines the problems of Communism and its ideals, as well as illustrating the people whose lives are impacted by it. It is not only about Communism, however, but also about the fight of the individual against oppression and their struggle for freedom; a common theme in Ayn Rand's books and a core part of her philosophy, Objectivism.I would definitely recommend this book, although not as enthusiastically as Ayn Rand's other novels like The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. We the Living is certainly a good book to reach for if you are looking for an entertaining, thought-provoking novel.
Book Review: A reader from Chicago, IL
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a genuine portrayal of humanity and is beautifully written. I was worried at certain points that real humanity would be betrayed by the reaction of a character, but it never was. I have an idea in my imagination of what it might mean to the human character to live in times like these and the novel followed this --but, even when the story took an unexpected turn, it still made sense that a character could react in the way he/she did to the situation at hand.
Although this review is quite vague, the basic idea is give this novel a whole-hearted chance - it is a fascinating backdrop of an historic, traditional Russia shattered by political idealism taken to the extreme and an amazingly realistic and addictive character study in reaction to it.
Book Review: A wrenching, beautiful book
Summary: 5 Stars
It may be heretical but I consider this first work
Rand's best. It has an innocence not found in
the later tomes. An instant read - and one that can't be put down - it's a non-didactic Rand who
is writing a story - not a polemic. The love story is absolutely fantastic and the description of Russia deadly. The characters will remain for a
long time and the plot is suberb. Warning - not a happy endingBook Review: Absolutely Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I am seventeen and I have never read a book like this one . I was profoundly affected and I believe anyone who reads this book will be , too . Kira is an unbelievable character . Her story is poignant and real . The book is real . There are no mushy fake scenes of perfect love or happy endings . Life isn't that way and niether is this book.Book Review: Accessible
Summary: 5 Stars
As others have written, this novel is story driven. It's not filled with polemics. Primus Stoves are also mentioned frequently.