Anthem vs The Fountainhead: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Individualism, Romance & Relationships, Psychology, Fiction

Cover of Anthem

Anthem Ayn Rand · 1936 ★★★★☆ 3.6 80 pages · ≈ 1 h 29 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead Ayn Rand · 1943 ★★★★☆ 3.9 712 pages · ≈ 13 h 11 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Fountainhead higher: 3.9 vs 3.6 from 341295 votes.
Anthem is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 13 for The Fountainhead.

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