Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Edition) by Ayn Rand
|
List Price: Our Price: $24.05 You Save: $15.90 (40%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Buy Used: from $19.94 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Edition)
Book Review: One of the best books I've read
Summary: 5 Stars
Not just an important message but a compelling story with crisp, exciting writing. I used to think the hippie spirit was independent and individualistic, "free", but now I realize that collectivism is at the core of hippie thought. I should've realized it with the "communes" and all, silly me. The current Democratic administration wants people dependent, equalized and regulated to the hilt. And when all else fails, shame opponents by calling them "selfish". It's almost as bad as religion resorting to telling opponents they'll go to hell, sort of a last ditch effort to discredit. Anyway, I highly recommend this book - it's long, but I read it in 3 days, couldn't put it down. A book hasn't sparked my imagination and interest like this since Daniel Quinn's Ishmael series. I want my son to read this when he's of age - he'll probably learn more from it than an entire year in a public school that teaches him nothing that he will use to actually become a productive member of society. Kudos to Ayn Rand for this masterpiece.Book Review: And cure to collectivism
Summary: 5 Stars
The best and worst part of this book and Ayn's philosophy is that it is very difficult to REALLY understand it. Over the years, I thought on several occasions I understood it deeply, only to realize I was just skimming the surface. Unfortunately that's all most people are able to glean, and that is what gets distorted, misquoted and adulterated throughout the media (even video games - Bioshock). Don't listen to the drivel out there, read the book. Then read her philosophy if you feel that mankind is more than a sacrificial animal as Ayn says so succinctly. This is a true examination into the social diseases out there and how they are fostered through personal relationships and their philosophical underpinnings. There are few books I think everyone SHOULD read. This is one. But PLEASE don't take away the idea that she is a hedonist, or Machievellian, those are the complete opposite of her philosophy. Objectivism is the only code of morals that doesn't waiver or falter. Anyway.....read the Review: Best book I've ever readSummary: 5 Stars A few years ago, the title of this book kept popping up as a great read. I brushed it off though and figured it was similar to any number of other books I had read in high school, which were mostly tragedies. I decided to finally give this book a shot after it was so highly recommended by many people. I had no idea what was in store for me. This book is epic! The storyline is so intriguing and compelling. It's a book about philosophy as well as a suspenseful mystery novel. The book covers numerous topics. It boggles my mind how much of a genius Ms. Rand must have been to have created such a well written and intricate story.
I must say though, I had to get 100 pages (the book is over 1,000 pages) into the book to really get into it. I know today's society is hard-wired for instant results and pleasure, but give the book a fair chance. Once you really get into the story and involved with the characters, you'll find it hard to put down.
Book Review: Excellent book of fiction - too much like our current big government
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book of fiction, about big business and big government. The storyline starts out in a happy time, with government not too big, and thriving capitalism.
It goes on to detail a government that becomes too controlling, and the resulting failure of the economy and the corporations that provide jobs to the people who want to work. Capitolism is destroyed by liberal government.
Everyone is forced to be dependant on the new fascist government, and all freedoms are taken, one-by-one, from the people and businesses. The best conservative business owners, smartest inventors, and hardest workers go on strike, hiding from the government control, and making their own way in their own land.
Ayn Rand was originally going to call this book 'The Strike', but changed the title to Atlas Shrugged.
This book is fiction, but eerily like what is happening in our society right now (2009).
Book Review: Worth Every Penny!
Summary: 5 Stars
Quite simply, this was the best book I've ever read. And considering it was 1,168 pages long, it is one of my most challenging accomplishments. It is rewarding. It is thrilling. It is fulfilling. But it is loooong.
After I put this book down at night and attempted to fall asleep, I actually started philosophising in my sleepy mind! I have no idea what my actual thoughts were -- probably garbled tidbits -- but in my mind as I fell asleep, they seemed like the most clever things a human being could ever think up. It was the weirdest sensation (or reaction) to a book I've ever experienced!
Atlas Shrugged is the first book that, when I was done, actually gave me a sense of accomplishment. The sheer thickness of the book is the only challenge. Enjoying the story and figuring out where you stand based on Ayn Rand's philosophy is easy.
Most highly recommended. Challenge yourself and enjoy!