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PostPosted: April 14th, 2006, 11:44 am 
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Personally I think her books are great. All that stuff on individualism. Amazing! The four books she is most well-known for is Anthem, Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, and We the Living. I have read all but the last one.

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I agree with you...Ayn Rand's books are really interesting. Amazing social critiques, even if I don't agree with all of her principles. I've read all of the books you mentioned, except Atlas Shrugged, though I do own it so maybe I'll start reading it this summer.
I didn't like Anthem so much, but Fountainhead and We the Living were great.

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I've read Anthem and really liked it. I want to read Atlas shrugged, but it seems like I never have time.

I enjoyed the entire concept of Anthem though. It reminded me of 'The Giver' which was my favorite book when I was younger.


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Ayn Rand is an amazing author. I've read all of her novels. My favorite so far is The Fountainhead.


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the only one i've read is Anthem.

i didn't agree with a lot of it (mostly the man being God part, but i won't discuss that here) but i found the story fascinating. i get an odd enjoyment out of reading stories about how strict and horrible society will be in the distant (or not so distant?) future. call me crazy, 'cause i do.

but really, i absolutely love it.

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