Atlas Shrugged
Ratings171
Average rating3
15
Ratings171
Average rating3
Set in a near-future U.S.A. whose economy is collapsing as a result of the mysterious disappearance of leading innovators and industrialists, this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life-from the productive genius who becomes a worthless playboy...to the great steel industrialist who does not know that he is working for his own destruction...to the philosopher who becomes a pirate...to the woman who runs a transcontinental railroad...to the lowest track worker in her train tunnels.
Peopled by larger-than-life heroes and villains, charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is a philosophical revolution told in the form of an action thriller.
Series
2 primary booksAtlas shrugged is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1957 with contributions by Ayn Rand and Laura Grimaldi.
Reviews with the most likes.
Most convincing argument for republicans to date. It's an easy story to follow and every once in a while Rand throws some fire ideology through dialogue. Definitely one of the most interesting books I've ever read (granted I my collection of finished books likely wouldn't break 50)
I tried to read this book like four times. I almost finished it (77 page masturbatory speech totally killed it). At the time, I wanted to like it, but came to realize how poorly written and how flimsy its ideology and characters truly are.
There are two types of people in this world. Those who can appreciate this work and those who cannot entertain its value.
This is my favorite book of any genre. Hands down it has been the most life changing and influential book I have ever read. If you read only one book in the next ten years, read this masterpiece.
Featured Prompt
2,097 booksWhen you think back on every book you've ever read, what are some of your favorites? These can be from any time of your life – books that resonated with you as a kid, ones that shaped your personal...
