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Dancer Preston

Wow! I thought I was the only one who really hated her. I totally agree that her books her boring and flat (I've only read The Fountainhead, well only about a third through it...). And it was just too boring and she does cram her philsophy at her readers. That's what you get when your read something by a philsopher though.

I was just also thinking about her with the current book I'm reading--The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, even though they don't have much in common...well, they sorta do, if you really think about...

Like Rand, Coelho (in The Alchemist anyway) really forces his philosphy into the reader, which, like Rand's The Fountainhead, makes it so unenjoyable (for me) since the author attempts to shape how the reader thinks, which is of course the purpose, but--it leaves no room for any more questioning of the text, which is in my opinion not fun at all. (I swear that last sentence is a run-on, but, hey--sue me!)

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Anarkos

Ayn Rand was a scumbag.

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ac4891

Yeah i've read her stuff, she has good ideas but i simply don't like the way she writes, its very dragged out and long winded

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Anarkos

No.

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BrandNewCracker

Ayn Rand is a decent writer.. her best book to me is "Anthem".. good plot.. but i've read from many writers.. and im srry to say.. she cant compete.. i love how she discribes things thow.. u can really see it.. its beautiful at times.. but i can can give u an example of a better author.. Alexandre Dumas

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modified7

Atlas Shrugged, now that I've finished it, had many things going for it that is necessary in any great book. Strong, defined characters, a very long and twisted plot that at 1100 pages captures, then bores, then captures the reader. Strong descriptions, but as many have pointed out, a little too long winded on pushing her own ideas throughout the story.
I recommend it, as there aren't many like it. Since I bought Fountainhead along with Atlas Shrugged, I intend to read it sometime. I can see where there are strong supporters and critics of her writing, but I also recognize a strong story and Atlas Shrugged is one worth reading........