Commentary on "We"

 Overall, We was a very intriguing novel in its depiction of a future society and its expression of a troubled mind.  The novel’s setting was not entirely realistic and even the characters themselves seemed only brainwashed minions of a totalitarian government.  This certainly lends itself to the detachment felt in the novel as the protagonist D-503 is struggling to understand his identity and purpose in his world.  The form of the writing contributes greatly to the sense of confusion felt by D-503, as many thoughts are cut off and never finished.  The style of writing made the narrative unclear, which was frustrating at some points, but it typically allowed for a distinct feeling of isolation and despair that was a key aspect in envisioning the torment that D-503 was experiencing.