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I am 2/3 of the way through this book and have been for months... I can't stand the protagonists or the antagonists and have become bored, if not annoyed with their sadomasochist elitism. I have a feeling a good editor could have chopped this down to 350 pages from the 741 that make up this edition. Should I continue?

John H Sneed Brett, reading is entertainment. If the story is not entertaining, don't read it. Come back in five years and give it a another try. Your personal exp…moreBrett, reading is entertainment. If the story is not entertaining, don't read it. Come back in five years and give it a another try. Your personal experience and your view on life is important if this book 'speaks' to you.
Give Ayn Rand the benefit of the doubt and let her tell her story. No editors please.(less)

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Mike I was not, but had read Rand before. I don't feel it trudged on and on, but then again, the concept of pride in the work you do. Ownership of ideas, a…moreI was not, but had read Rand before. I don't feel it trudged on and on, but then again, the concept of pride in the work you do. Ownership of ideas, and a belief in the self is something I subscribe to. Ayn Rand is not for everyone, but I enjoy her books immensely.(less)

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Glenn Seerup This sounds like a rhetorical question and that you've already made up your mind. People read for many reasons - education, escapism, broadening their…moreThis sounds like a rhetorical question and that you've already made up your mind. People read for many reasons - education, escapism, broadening their mind, etc.... I thoroughly enjoyed this book - in fact I've read it twice. I appreciate experiencing the opinions and explanations of philosophies of people so passionate about their beliefs, even though I may not necessarily completely believe in their direction. (less)

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How long does it take to read 'The Fountainhead'?

Johnny About 32 hours, per the uninterrupted audiobook version of 'The Fountainhead'. However, in practice expect it to take a bit longer if you include dist…moreAbout 32 hours, per the uninterrupted audiobook version of 'The Fountainhead'. However, in practice expect it to take a bit longer if you include distractions and reread pages.(less)

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Has there been any movie based on 'The Fountainhead'?

Johnny As of 2022, there's been:
• The Fountainhead (1949)
IMDb #tt0041386 - 1h54m - 7.0/10 - Low-Mid Popularity
◈…moreAs of 2022, there's been:
• The Fountainhead (1949)
IMDb #tt0041386 - 1h54m - 7.0/10 - Low-Mid Popularity
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