We: a Reading Guide

Read "We" in 7 Days and Actually Understand the Blueprint for Every Dystopia You Know

This isn't just a summary. It's your complete companion guide to Zamyatin's revolutionary novel—the book that predicted surveillance states, algorithmic control, and mandatory happiness in 1921.

WHAT YOU GET:

Context that matters:

• Why this banned Soviet novel became the template for 1984, Brave New World, and The Handmaid's Tale
• Historical background: the Bolshevik Revolution and the birth of totalitarianism
• Zamyatin's life as a revolutionary who saw his revolution go wrong

Your 7-day roadmap:

• Daily reading assignments (30 pages, 25-30 minutes each)
• "What's happening" breakdowns so you never get lost in the mathematical language
• "Why it matters" context connecting 1920s Russia to right now
• Reflection questions that hit different

Make it real:

• IRL challenges: notice surveillance, break your routine, go beyond your Green Wall
• Soundtrack suggestions (Soviet-era composers + modern dystopian vibes)
• Social sharing prompts (#WeIn7Days)
• Space to document your favorite quotes

Plus:

• Character guide (because everyone has numbers instead of names)
• Style guide (why it reads so weird at first—and why that's the point)
• Further reading recommendations
• Reading ritual checklist

PERFECT FOR:

• Book clubs ready for something that'll spark real debate
• Anyone who loved 1984 and wants to read what inspired it
• Readers who want to understand where dystopian fiction actually started
• People who care about freedom, surveillance, and what makes us human
• Literature students tackling modernist fiction
• Anyone who's ever felt the pull between security and freedom

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Download the PDF (emailed immediately upon purchase)
2. Print it out and put it in a binder (or keep it digital)
3. Read "Before You Start" to understand what you're getting into
4. Follow the 7-day plan—or go at your own pace
5. Use the reflection spaces or grab your own journal

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:

This guide respects your intelligence. We don't spoon-feed interpretations. We give you the tools—historical context, character motivations, symbolic frameworks—and let you think for yourself.

The book asks: What makes us human? What would you trade for perfect happiness? Where's the line between safety and control?

We're not here to tell you the answers. We're here to make sure you can engage with the questions.

REAL TALK:

Yes, the mathematical language is weird at first. Yes, D-503 sounds robotic. Yes, you'll probably hate him for a while. That's intentional. This guide helps you understand why Zamyatin made those choices—and why they're brilliant.

By Day 3, you'll be thinking about the Green Wall. By Day 5, you'll understand why the lobotomy is the most horrifying "solution" in literature. By Day 7, you'll never look at surveillance cameras the same way.

FILE DETAILS:

• 28-page PDF
• Professionally designed
• Printable
• Mobile-friendly
• Works with any translation of "We"

THE FINE PRINT:

All sales final. No refunds on digital products. This is a reading guide, not a replacement for the actual book—you'll need your own copy of "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin.

Read one of the most influential books ever written. Understand why it was banned for 67 years. Think about what you're willing to trade for security.

The wall isn't completely built yet.

no refunds on digital products. we are a tiny team!