I first read this book several years ago, in college. I came across it again the other day, remembered liking it, and decided to read it again. It’s a phenomenal little book! The story is set in the distant future, where individualism has been eradicated and everyone exists for the collective. Language itself has been shaped; the narrator refers to himself as “we” because the singular pronouns no longer exist. The plot arc follows the narrator as he is irresistibly drawn to push the limits, break the rules, and discover what has been lost. The story culminates, like Atlas Shrugged, in a speech-essay in which the main character becomes the direct mouthpiece for the author—but four pages are far more tolerable than 40. Don’t get me wrong; I liked Atlas Shrugged, too, and one thing you will definitely miss with this briefer offering is the fabulous character of Dagny Taggart. But I would still recommend this book as an enjoyable, thought-provoking read, well worth the time investment.