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I really enjoyed the book (this doesn't mean I agree with Rand's philosophy.)
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Fascinating book. Can't say I espouse the central philosophy, but it was flawlessly written, and really brings up excellent discussions and further ponderings. Seems to have been written as a knee-jerk reaction to socialism and its weaknesses. Interesting take on human nature. Highly recommended, but not for the accuracy of its ideas, merely for the mental stimulation of reading it, and for the excellent quality of writing.
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2 1/2 stars
I almost liked Atlas Shrugged. If nothing else it framed certain beliefs and helped to understand parts of people I don't always get along with. Reading more about Ayn Rand and where and how she grew up helped me to understand why she believed what she did... ...more
I almost liked Atlas Shrugged. If nothing else it framed certain beliefs and helped to understand parts of people I don't always get along with. Reading more about Ayn Rand and where and how she grew up helped me to understand why she believed what she did... ...more
Finished reading it for the second time - I was disappointed with the amount of melodrama and how neurotic Dagny was. Some good lessons, but the message is hammered home over and over and over. No need for 1100 pages. No more Ayn Rand for me.
I started this book several years ago and haven't gotten back to it yet. A little daunting.
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This book was great. Not as wonderful as The Fountainhead, but still a book everyone should read!
Jan 01, 2008
Alicia
marked it as to-read
Jan 03, 2008
Tracy
marked it as to-read
Feb 29, 2008
Pang
marked it as to-read
Nov 29, 2008
Dea
marked it as not-interested
Dec 09, 2008
Kaz
marked it as to-read
Dec 21, 2008
Sandy
marked it as to-read
Jan 15, 2009
Willonda Camille
marked it as to-read
Mar 21, 2009
Fadhia Mahamood
marked it as to-read
Mar 22, 2009
Vis
marked it as to-read
Aug 25, 2010
Lori
marked it as to-read
