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Interesting philosphy in a flawed novel As novel this book is undeniably flawed; the characters are two dimensional, the plot beyond implausible and every word of dialogue is a lecture. Which is why I give it only four stars. The book is however a fascinating introduction to a philosphy that runs against the trend of current orthodoxy. When we are facing calls for greater regulation and control from our governments this book makes the case for less government; for letting the individual provide for himself (and, as an afterthought, for his... more info
the fount of prosperity - possibly A real page-turner if you're into this kind of thing. Bit long tho'. Helps if you're right-wing, or right-of-centre. Something to do with trains.... (hot tip - look up the condensed version of John Galt's radio speech online and save yourself the effort of the full 90 pages of that bit)
you haven't lived if you haven't read this book movie-schmovie. Read Atlas Shrugged when you're in college, when you're starting your first firm, when you're escaping the corporate world later in life... you'll get a very different experience each time. But read it you must.. sure it's long and, at times, very heavy handed. Many of the characters seem to be charachtiures to me, 30 years since my first exposure. But you haven't lived, or exercised your brain in sufficient dimenions, unless you've read Atlas Shrugged. THEN hate it or love it or simply... more info
Atlas of the world This is an enormous doorstep of a book, but "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand is a striking vision of a world in which the creators and innovators have downed tools and left the rest of us to our own devices. It is a cold read, populated by clinical characters, most of whom expound philosophical arguments at great length and often repeat themselves. The book begins with the question, "Who is John Galt?" and follows the adventures of railroad executive Dagny Taggart as she struggles to save her business... more info
