The Night of January 16th (Plume)
 

The Night of January 16th (Plume)

by Ayn Rand

Night of January 16th leaves the answers to the mystery of an international magnate's death up to the reader. The play is a gripping drama about the rise and destruction of a brilliant and ruthless man, the suspense never letting up for a moment. (read review)

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Anne  H
  • Rated 4 stars

a play. the only one she wrote. pretty good, but one of those things that big fans read just so they've gotten to read everything she's written. if you're new to ayn rand, read atlas shrugged or the fountainhead. aside from philosophy, she's a storyteller of the highest class, and either one of them is worth your time, just for the experience of a great read.

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Dragonangel
  • Rated 2 stars

I picked up this book after having read Atlas Shrugged, being very eager to delve into other works by this author. It was an interesting read, because while it echoed the aforementioned work in a number of ways, I actually found it to be somewhat troubling as far as what it seemed to say about the author's views on gender roles. While Ayn Rand seems quite skilled at creating strong female characters, it seems that part of the role of her female protagonists is to be submissive to the...

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  • Rated 4 stars
 

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  • Michaela Sarah D

    michaela sarah d said:

    amazing, totally amazing...

    posted Thursday, December 20 2007
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