John Kendall answers “In terms of Ayn Rand's fiction, does it...”

Kendall Moore asked this question about Atlas Shrugged:

In terms of Ayn Rand's fiction, does it make more sense to start with Anthem or The Fountainhead?

John Kendall I read Anthem first. The Fountainhead was made into a film in 1949, and is an excellent substitute for reading the book, if you can find a copy. Atlas…moreI read Anthem first. The Fountainhead was made into a film in 1949, and is an excellent substitute for reading the book, if you can find a copy. Atlas Shrugged is available on CD which is what I recommend. I read all 800 plus pages in the mid-1970's and lost track of time while I was reading. It's easier now to listen to CD's as I drive, although that technology is now being outdated. I think the three Atlas Shrugged movies missed some of the essential points of the book, so I would recommend the book first. Don't let anyone discourage you from finding out for yourself. One of the keys of Ayn Rand's philosophy is that you must trust your own judgement above all others.(less)

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