We the Living by Ayn Rand
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Book Reviews of We the Living
Book Review: Refreshing philosophical veiw of life, love, and more.......
Summary: 5 Stars
So maybe I am not the best person to write a reveiw of this book, since I am a big Ayn Rand fan. But of my two most favorite books I have read this one is my second favorite (Atlas Shrugged is #1). This book is one of those I-read-it-all-in-one-sitting-because-I-couldn't-put-it-down books. In one way you could read it as only a love story with a few twists, and what a wonderful story it is in it's own right. However, to explain the characters, to teach the reader, to show this philosophy, it is shown in an easy to read book. While still remaining very in-depth. For people who are intimidated I recomend this: 1- Read this book first for the story. 2- Read this book again for the philosophy. 3- Read it again and enjoy what you have learned. 4- Then you can move on to The Fountain Head and Atlas Shrugged.Book Review: Unbelievably readable
Summary: 5 Stars
To me, this book was a very big surprise. It was loaned to me by a friend who had borrowed a few of my books and was wanting to reciprocate. When she first gave it to me I was not at all excited, but once I picked it up I honestly could not put it down - even at work sometimes! I had thought her books were very philosophically surreal, but this book was very real and very easy for "non-philosophical" types in addition to those who are constantly in search of a higher meaning. Do keep in mind that it is an emotionally wrenching book, and other than that you need no introduction aside from what is on the back cover of the book. I look forward to reading Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead, once I am able to get over this one and the lessons it teaches have sunk in completely.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: My all-time favorite book
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I couldn't honestly say that this book changed my life, I have never read anything that haunted me as much as _We, the Living_ does. A year after reading it I still find myself reliving scenes and going back to reread chapters that are so familiar I might have written them myself. Kira, like Howard Roark (_The Fountainhead_), does not grow during the novel, but she struggles to stay honest to herself and to her own ideals even though a hundred million people tell her that she can't. Rand's prose style is bitterly exact, even more astonishing because she didn't learn English until her twenties (similar to Joseph Conrad). Anyone who feels that communism was a good idea should read this book to see an alternate view, provided with clarity and honesty.Book Review: One of My All-Time Favorites!
Summary: 5 Stars
Thankfully I read this book before The Fountainhead (which I didn't enjoy at all). We The Living is a story about a triumphant woman never giving up on herself, the people she loves, and her dreams.
The story was extremely well written and I was transformed to a time and place that I had been previously unfamiliar with. I quickly developed a fondness for the main characters and was anxious to read how things worked out. On a romantic level We The Living was frustrating, encouraging, and heartbreaking. I could not decide who would be a better match for Kira. Leo because of her love for him or Andrei because of his love for her?
I highly recommend this book and guarantee it will become one of your favorites.