![]() ![]() The heroes definitely displayed a lot of similar traits and behaviors as in other works, like clarity of mind, focus, attention to posture and how they used their bodies, and generally an orientation that's aiming towards life rather than death. I also saw inklings of a lot of the individualistic philosophy she would later expound on in other works a lot more clearly. I drew a lot of parallels in the general tone of the work to 1984, which was similarly a description of drab and at times unbearable life in a socialist state. I got a really rich sense for how horrible things were. However, for me, the most interesting aspects were actually the details of Soviet life, like ration cards, propaganda slogans, and bribery techniques. I know that I enjoyed this work less than her other fiction (it seemed to drag somewhat and the plot turns were somewhat random, with less clear explanation). It's actually the first novel she published, and it's a strong statement against communism, collectivism, and the horrible conditions individuals faced in Soviet Russia. ![]() The first book I finished this year was We the Living by Ayn Rand. ![]()
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