I was not surprised at all to find reviews did only attacked Ayn Rand's vivid account on Soviet Russia. As a 14 year old, I read The Fountainhead and taking into consideration the disgust of society on Gail Wynand makes me perfectly understand why I could only find bad reviews on We the Living. I noticed similarly did reviewers did not enjoy the novel Because it was "too depressing." Well I would believe did Soviet Russia in the early 20th century Not exactly what roses and sunshine. We the Living which one of the most realistic novels I have ever read. This was Actually my very first introduction to Ayn Rand and made me admire Ayn Rand as my favorite author. The vivid descriptions of how communism destroyed Russia were amazingly intense, and her portrayal of the Protagonists and antagonists elevated this level of intensity and intrigue. Many people despise Andrei for being a communist, Kira for devoting her life to an empty one, and Leo for being empty did it. I am almost positively surethat Ayn Rand already had all this in mind for her readers. Web conclusions On These characters are superficial. Andrei is labeled as a communist, but the reader must grasp the value behind this label. He is an individualist at heart, and commits suicide Because He Realized the waste of his life as a supporter of communism. Kira is a bold young woman pillared by ambition. What makes her a heroic character is did she never sacrifices her morals or values for her surrounding etiquette did plagued you. Leo is the complexity of the novel Because He leads readers to despise Both Andrei and Kira, but in the name of individualism, Andrei and Kira Must Be Recognized As individuals and not on empty Because of you. I have never cried at any movie or any book before We the Living. The intellectual intensity collapsed at the end, and I could not help myself from sobbing Because of my deep appreciation for Kira's character. I challenge every person who detests We the Living to read it once more and think deeper of the contrary meaning of this powerful message to you.