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	• Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Plume, 1999 - 1200 pages average customer review:based on 1500 reviews view larger image
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Whether you like the message or not, Atlas Shrugged is an important piece of literature and should be read. Ayn Rand uses the novel as a medium to preach her views on socialism, capitalism, objectivism, the economy, and the government without holding back. She goes to the extreme to prove the point that the government should not be allowed to intervene in big business and that reason should be the basis for all decisions. Personally, I found the extreme morality of the heroes and heroine and the complete immorality of the political "looters" to be genius.
As a work of fiction I found Atlas Shrugged to be captivating, entertaining, and enjoyable. What I found even more fascinating was the philosophy behind the novel. I think that though the extreme morality versus immorality demonstrated in the characters Rand clearly shows the value of reason and logic and the dangers of apathy and cunning. She portrays the importance of independence, and the dangers of complete dependence on another person. Although this novel is politically charged, it is easy to read and extremely engaging.

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An Amazing Book

Atlas Shrugged is a beautifully written book. It's unbelievable that English was not Rand's first language.

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Best Book Ever Written

There is no other book that encompasses a whole philosophy and moral code as well as Ayn Rand does in 'Atlas Shrugged'. Anyone looking to find moral ground for the pursuit of happiness and the right to live your life as you see fit, this is the book.

Rand outlines the necessity of the freedom of the mind and the soul from tyranny and oppression. She explains the virtue of individual thought and creativity to the advancement of the human race. The forces of evil and good are clear defined in this book. Ayn Rand creates heroes and horrible villains. It's an amazing book that is consistently overlooked at any level of the education system.

Read-this-book.

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Who is John Galt?

Ayn Rand is noted as saying she considers her interest in philosophy only as a tool to support her love of writing fiction. However, as Atlas Shrugged clearly exemplifies, Rand is a master of articulating her philosophy by means of her fiction.

Atlas Shrugged provides a storyline that expresses Rand's vision of Objectivism so well that one need not have any formal outline of her values beyond the storyline to comprehend her philosophy. Ironically, the speech by Galt to the nation that defines the philosophy in full and seemingly was added to clarify Objectivism as a whole was hardly needed to convey the message as the plot was so well contrived that it accomplished the task with ease. Thus if Atlas Shrugged has a weakness, it is in Rand's seemingly lack of interest in brevity; however, the perpetual nature of the storyline easily diffuses this issue.

Rand has the remarkable ability in this book to provide both eloquent expression of surroundings and emotion in conjunction with a plot line that builds and recesses to an eventual climax. Early on we are led to believe that we are in search of answers to questions that have not yet been fully formulated. This pursuit of truth is coordinated with the defining natures of her characters. The meaning of the disappearance of so many productive figures from society is nearly presented many times only to be taken away leaving the reader left yearning for more when those answers were abruptly thwarted (such as Francisco's meeting with Hank at the mills). This style of narrative provides an abundance of interest while establishing the mindset of Rand's philosophy.

Much has been said regarding the manner in which Rand has expressed Objectivism in this book. Rand is often accused of creating a far too bipolar characterization of people, as well as an unrealistic mindset of the book's adversaries. Defense of her views is superfluous, as the philosophy either stands on its own merit or falters. However, Rand's use of lucid dialog and expression of character flaws to communicate her ideals, even while reaching to extremes, is clearly with the guided intent of making her point. We should also recall that Rand entered this world deep in the heart of the Soviet Union where such people of extreme socialistic views were not uncommon, perhaps suggesting the possibility that her characterizations are extreme only when viewed by those growing up in a "free" society.

Rand presents a work of fiction that illustrates an atypical philosophy, not a commentary on human nature. While the manner may be close in nature, any critical thinking of this book will produce the obvious nature of the difference and come to the conclusion that Rand does an admirable job expressing her vision whether the philosophy is sound or not.

I highly recommend reading Atlas Shrugged to those interested in undertaking any critical thinking. Rand presents a disciplined and unyielding philosophy that deserves both scrutiny and consideration. One has the added benefit of discovering Objectivism within the realm of an enjoyable fictional piece that includes mystery, romance, industry, and plenty of action. While there are many great philosophers whose work might rank higher in overall consideration, few among them would be as aptly capable of wrapping their position into a separate and pleasing storyline as Rand has bestowed with Atlas Shrugged.

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At last, Ayn Rand's masterpiece is available to her millions of loyal readers in trade paperback.

With this acclaimed work and its immortal query, "Who is John Galt?", Ayn Rand found the perfect artistic form to express her vision of existence. Atlas Shrugged made Rand not only one of the most popular novelists of the century, but one of its most influential thinkers.

Atlas Shrugged is the astounding story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world--and did. Tremendous in scope, breathtaking in its suspense, Atlas Shrugged stretches the boundaries further than any book you have ever read. It is a mystery, not about the murder of a man's body, but about the murder--and rebirth--of man's spirit.

* Atlas Shrugged is the "second most influential book for Americans today" after the Bible, according to a joint survey conducted by the Library of Congress and the Book of the Month Club

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