We

We by Evgenii Ivanovich Zamiatin is a classic dystopian novel that explores themes of individuality, conformity, and surveillance in a futuristic society under strict government control. Set in a world where all citizens are known only by numbers and live in a glass-enclosed city, the protagonist D-503 begins to question the system and his place within it after meeting a woman who introduces him to the concept of free will and emotion. As he struggles with his newfound emotions and desires, D-503 is torn between loyalty to the state and the desire for personal freedom. Zamiatin's novel is a thought-provoking and prescient critique of totalitarianism, and his use of the diary format adds depth and intimacy to the narrative. A must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and philosophical literature.