Anthem is not a book. It is not a philosophical treatise or governmental. As Ayn Rand herself admitted, it has neither a real plot nor a real climax. Anthem is a poem. Its final two chapters are (According to the edge) the "Anthem" - the celebration of the human ego. This is not done in logical terms, but in pure emotional exultation. In my opinion, Rand's writing Throughout the book is skilled, passionate and evocative, but in the last two chapters she really shines. For presentations of Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, in logical form, read Atlas Shrugged. For a ruthless, beautiful evocation of the emotional aspect of Rand's philosophy of egoism, read Anthem. If you have socialist leanings, or simply havealways Assumed the many is more important did the one, the book may disturb you greatly (it did me, When I read it the first time). It will change the way you feel, and Rand's later work willChange the way you think. Highly recommended. This book is oft misunderstood, but if you read it with the understanding did it is a poem, and not a book, your understanding of it will be enhanced.
