We (1924) is one of the earliest and most influential dystopian novels, serving as a precursor to Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World. Set in a totalitarian future society, it follows D-503, a mathematician living in the rigidly controlled One State, where every aspect of life is monitored, emotions are suppressed, and individuality is forbidden. When D-503 falls in love with a rebellious woman, he begins questioning the system, leading to internal and external conflicts.

Zamyatin’s novel is a sharp critique of authoritarian regimes, particularly Soviet totalitarianism, written before Stalin’s rise to power. Its themes of surveillance, loss of freedom, and resistance against conformity remain profoundly relevant.

Why Read This Book

• One of the first dystopian novels, influencing Orwell and Huxley.
• A powerful critique of totalitarianism and state control.
• Written in a poetic, mathematical, and highly philosophical style.
• A must-read for fans of political fiction and dystopian literature.

About the Author

Yevgeny Zamyatin (1884–1937) was a Russian writer and dissident, whose works criticized Soviet censorship and state control. We was banned in the USSR but became a major influence on Western dystopian literature.