by Ayn Rand
First published 1999
In a future where individuality has been erased, one man discovers the forbidden power of the singular self. Equality 7-2521 lives in a rigid collective society where the word "I" is criminal and personal identity has been abolished. When he stumbles upon an ancient underground tunnel from the previous civilization, he begins to uncover forbidden knowledge that could transform everything. His growing awareness becomes a dangerous rebellion against a system that demands total submission. As he learns about personal identity and individual achievement, he must choose between silent compliance and a radical act of self-discovery that could destroy or liberate everything he knows.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, dystopia, 20th-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dystopian, forbidden-knowledge
Period: 20th-century
105 pages · Paperback · NAL