The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
The novel presents the story of an innovative architect, who values his individualism and creativity above all else. He refuses to conform to traditional architectural designs, which leads to his struggle against a system that rewards mediocrity and conformity. Despite numerous setbacks and rejections, he remains true to his unique vision and principles. The book explores themes of objectivism, individualism, and capitalism, challenging the reader to consider the value of standing alone against the collective.
The 440th greatest book of all time
Ranking Details:
Our ranking system awards points to books based on their appearance and position on curated lists. Here's how it works:
Unranked Lists: For lists without specific rankings, each book receives points equivalent to the list's weight. This approach recognizes the book's inclusion on prestigious lists.
Ranked Lists: Books on ranked lists receive points in two ways:
- Base Points: Initially, every book is awarded points equal to the list's weight, acknowledging its significance.
- Bonus Points: Additionally, books earn bonus points based on their ranking. The total bonus pool, equal to 100% of the list's weight, is distributed among the books, with higher-ranked books receiving more points.
Exponential Distribution: The distribution of bonus points follows an exponential model. This means the top-ranked book (#1) receives significantly more bonus points than those further down the list (e.g., #100). Our algorithm ensures that higher placements are rewarded more generously, reflecting the achievement of a top rank on any given list.
This scoring system ensures that each book's ranking reflects both its presence on multiple lists and its positions within those lists, providing a comprehensive measure of its acclaim and popularity.
Total Points: 777
Since this book was first published in 1943, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 777.0.
This is to prevent newer books from reaching super high on the ranked list of the greatest books of all time. The greatest books should also stand the test of time.
- score: 101 -- The Celebrity Reading List (Weight: 96)
- score: 96 -- Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (Weight: 96)
- score: 91 -- Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Weight: 90)
- score: 90 -- The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Weight: 90)
- score: 90 -- Select 100 (Weight: 90)
- score: 69 -- 50 Books to (Re-)Read at 50 (Weight: 69)
- score: 66 -- The Complete 500: OCLC (Weight: 66)
- score: 66 -- 50 Best Cult Books (Weight: 66)
- score: 66 -- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Weight: 66)
- score: 39 -- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Weight: 39)