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Liked It7 of 10 members found this review helpful “Socialists beware: you will not relish this book. I think that is the main reason I loved this book so much. Sometimes the truth hurts people. This book was a fascinating read and glimpse into the mind of a great, visionary author. Rand is a ruthless exposer of things as they really are, although...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It7 of 14 members found this review helpful “I once heard Gloria Steinem say that Ayn Rand was smart, but had no sense of humor. After reading this, I can believe she didn't have a sense of humor. I can't imagine she was that smart--at least about human nature. The people who really think that Ayn Rand's view of Utopia would really work...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It took me over a year but somehow I got through it. I actually agree with many of the tenets of Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, but I think she sucked as a novelist. It is not an easy read, much like eating Saltines without anything to drink. I felt I should read it because I needed to know why so many people seem to hate Ayn Rand. Call me nuts but I might just try to get through it again before I die.”
Sidris wrote this review 14 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My favorite book.”
christa k wrote this review 18 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A book that empowers you completely....everytime u read it...there's something to gain from it...something to learn from it...”
bindhast wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked this book, but there were parts that I found really slow. It took me about three months to read it and it is going to be a while before I take on another really long book!”
Angela G wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My ultimate favorite book of all time! Love everything about this story; from the theory of objectivism Rand so meticulously lays out, to the romance, characters, and setting. The four most perfect men of all time reside within the pages of this book.”
Linda M wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tedious at best.”
Roland B wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm not a capitalist nor do I consider myself an expert among the Ayn Randian followers of the world. Still, it's always impressive when an author can use her characters to carry ideas that are heavy as the world's weight (that's a metaphor and a double entendre...I'll give you a minute...)...Okay. Also, kudos to any writer who can make getting through their novel feel like a personal accomplishment. Who is John Galt?”
Maria P wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The language in this book is so dated, but I so agree with the concepts being espoused!”
Tracy W wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If a place like the one Rand created in this novel existed, I would hope to be invited to join. Of course, leaving the problems of the world behind, though tempting, is not necessarily the way to go. That said, her use of language is some of the best I've seen.”
Layli W wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
