Atlas Shrugged Book Reviews

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Awesome. This book changed the way I think about my right to be happy.

I'm still trying to finish book one.. I'm still on book on, and I've been literally on the last chapter. It's such a slow and hard read, but I think if you like political and philosophical fiction with a hint of sci if, you'll love this book.

GREAT READ. Great book. It details why we must fight to keep America the way it is, and avoid the socialist attitude that is taking place now. By going down that path, we are on a path to destruction, by our own hands.

Awsome. This is a must read for anyone starting out on their own philosophical journey to understand their place in life

Great. Great book

Great book, every American should read it!!!!. It has great ideas that anyone can apply i their life even if you don't agree with all of Rand's ideas. This book has opened my eyes to the world and made me more productive.

Atlas Shrugged. The greatest book ever written! Sometimes too idealist but EXACTLY how man should act, think and deal with all mankind. Describes the world today though it was written 50 years ago. Too bad our leaders can't HEAR it's truth! MAYBE??

A Modern Masterpiece. Hands-down the most compelling philosophical novel written in the past 100 years. If you find the reviews here to be polarizing - you're right. Some find Rand's views in direct contradiction of their own. However, even if you don't agree with all of Ms. Rand's beliefs, you are bound to enjoy her thrilling capstone achievement in this book, and maybe expand your beliefs as well.

A Transformative Narrative. Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” is more than a novel. It’s a voyage of self-discovery for those willing to think - for those who place thought upon the highest of pedestals. Rand liberates those afraid to espouse their inherent ideals by giving them - her adherents - the weapon of a clearly delineated moral code. For those who understand: ours is the creed of life.

How did she know. All this would be happening now

Great 👍🏻. I cant explain this book. It’s complex yet relatable plot will change the way any reader percepts reality. It’s impeccable philosophic backbone support the story, as it goes through numerous genres;fiction, philosophy, sci-fy, science fiction, romance, horror etc. I first watched the movies in 6th grade, and I was astonished be how much a story can change you. That is when I challenged myself to read the book in 7th grade and I immediately fell in love with it. The book is so good I kinda want to marry it. I have no idea how to explain this feeling, but all I can say is that you are missing out big time if you don’t read this..

Atlas shrugged. Every good American should read this book. Not an easy read, but full of the right stuff.

This book changed my life. I only wish I read it earlier. Many interesting ideas and opinions, expressed through a fantastic storyline.

Love it or hate it, you’ll learn. Let’s be honest, whether you love or hate this book depends more on your political leanings, than on your literary taste. Having said that, I will always take self-reliance, intelligence and achievement over namby-pamby sentiments of entitlement. I love this book not only because of its message, but because of its plot, its well-developed characters and it’s foray into a number of genres including political thriller, science fiction and romance. Two criticisms which I understand or that the book is too long and that the dialogue is pedantic. A little context goes a long way in understanding Rand’s writing style. She is Russian and she writes like a Russian: long developed paragraphs, tons of exposition and a lot of lingering on characters’ thoughts. It is a characteristic Russian authors. The dialogs for the most part are written in the format ancient Greek question and answer philosophical debates. To our modern sensibilities it seems that she takes too long to reach a conclusion. Some of the reviews lead me to believe that the reviewer good night actually read the book. Once such a critic says that sometimes businessmen or corruptible. Atlas shrugged is full of corrupt businessman. Actually they are portrayed as being villainous. An important distinction that needs to be made is that rands hero is not a businessman. He or she is an entrepreneur of high intelligence, tremendous work ethic and unfaltering vision. She is glorifying the Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates of the world. Finally, I find it ironic that so many so-called progressives don’t give Rand credit for her portrayal of a strong woman, not hampered by the constraints of her era. The fact that Dagny Taggart outperforms the vast majority of men, is unabashedly sexual and is in every sense a woman should be celebrated. Particularly since this book was published in 1957. Anyway, I’ve gone on for too long and I’m not even Russian.

A master piece. This book is the reason why I was able to overcome depression. It’s the book that shattered my chains in my mind that slow me down in life. It challenges your mind and shifts your perspective of life. This book makes you work and it’s not for the lazy but the competent

This is one of most farsighted books written since ww2.. This book outlines what is happening I in the US today with the lies of the administration and freedoms taken away by liberals, the crookedness of the press , just to name a few. There are many more. Get this, it was written in 1957, by the daughter of a Russian family who witnessed what was going on in Russia then and serves a a clear reminder and indicator of what is going on in our country today. I have read it several times to center my thoughts if I feel I am drifting in my conservative foundation. For those who don’t understand it or “get it” stick to Animated books and productions. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If anyone is interested,she has written many books all of which are worthy reads. Atlas Shrugged and all 1200 pages is one of the best books I have ever read.

Trash.. No need to say more.

Thought Provoking. Not for the faint of heart....as this book is very long! But it is worth every minute spent reading it. When I started it, I had no idea what it was about, but read it b/c someone told me it was their favorite. It is difficult to say what it is about with out giving away too much, but it it is about the struggle of the economy during the industrial Revolution. It is told through several different eyes and from people on both the socialist and anti socialist points of view. Not only that, but there is some romance sprinkled in which spices it up a bit. It goes into the philosophy behind the views as well. It's interesting to see how so many of these ideas and conflicts relate to the world we are living in today. It's written in the 50's and can be quite wordy and preachy, but worth it!

Its Happening the World Over. Incredibly how the world is going through this

Exhaustive and exhausting!. I'll just say this. Ayn Rand says in 10 pages what most could say in one page. Don't get me wrong. It is a worthwhile read, but if you watch the movies you will save much time and still get the important messages of the book

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Meh.. As a fantasy novel it’s turgid and long-winded. As philosophy, it’s intellectually bankrupt. As the foundation for a political Ideology, it misses the entire point of politics by focusing on the individual.

Timeless Classic. This book is just as relevant today as it was back in the late 50's (if not more so..). A worthwhile read that you probably won't fly through in a weekend!

Escaped Ithica. Please site where and when “Atlas Shrugged” was ever banned, or “removed from libraries”, as you claim in your review. I can’t find any evidence that it has ever been banned or “removed from libraries”, in the U.S.

Classic. Changed history. It needs to be read by everyone, whether you agree or not.

Great Book!. I favor this philosophy.

Must Read. Should be required reading for every HS student

😕😕😕. Awful and so hard to understand. Super boring I couldn’t even finish it!

Fine book. Great read superbly written. Too bad some people are so reactionary to her work. She really a fantastic writer. Its a long read but you will wish it was longer and you will want a quality movie made of it.

Book of my year.... I was given this book along with the fountainhead in my senior of high school to read and it's been one of the most eye opening books I've ever read. I will proudly pass it on to my kids and hope they have a great understanding about life. I recommend this book along with The Fountainhead to everyone. Just be patient when reading it. It will be worth it.

Worth the long haul. One of the best books ever written.

One of the Great Books. It was once required reading; it should be again. Liberals and socialists actively deride it and make sure it’s removed from libraries. It is much more than a novel. It’s inspiration for anyone who believes in freedom and the primacy of the individual over the state. It is not an easy read, but it may change your life and explain the idiocy of what is called modern “progressive” thinking. You have value. Your work and the product of your labor has value. Your ideas are yours. No one has a right to to take these things from you. And you have the right to decide how they will be used. What is the alternative?

Childish poorly written. One the worst book I’ve ever read. It’s embarrassingly bad. If you get through hundreds of page-long paragraphs of pointless blathering to get the essence of this book, you’ll be left with a childish premise that gets infantile as it nears the end. After hearing so many conversational references to this book and seeing it on so many bookshelves I decided to read it. I now doubt those who like this book have actually read it beginning to end.

Wow. I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I just finished reading Atlas Shrugged, and imam 70 years old with a college degree. This is the most astounding book, except for the Bible, perhaps ever. I literally tell everyone that it is a must read, and I plan to read again! Who is John Galt!

Atlas shrugged. Great writing ! Seems as if she is writing about our America now. Everyone wants something for no work. Those who produce are forced out of business. Who will take care of America? Ponder that thought, thankful we can still vote freely.

Most excellent.. Who is John Galt in our world today? Elon Musk.

I Love It!. Who is John Galt?

May be recommended however.... I read this book as a requirement. I’m not a fan.

Timeless. I first read this when I was 15. Now, 37 years later, I have yet to find any better analysis, through a great work of fiction, of the world and the way mankind fits into it. It is more relevant today than when published 55 years ago.

Garbage. This is an awful book, in both style and content. Using this book as a guide to building a better society is as ridiculous as using The Wizard of Oz as a guide to quantum physics.

Should be required reading.... Atlas Shrugged should be required reading in our schools. This could be our own future if we continue with our disincentives to business and individual responsibility and productivity.

Atlas Shrugged. Great book. This should be a required read for everyone...

A is A. One of the best books ever written. Everyone should read this before they form an opinion on economics!

Awesomely silly. Great stuff if you're an adolescent male, but mostly turgid prose that makes you reconsider the importance of English as a language. The Golden Bough_ is widely seen as crap science, only interesting for the literature it spawned--like, Yeats, Lovecraft, Howard and others: Rand will be chiefly known for spawning RUSH. Save your time, your life is short.

Better than Expected. I have seen much negativity surrounding this book on the internet. I went into it with an open mind. Yes, there are strong political connotations in it. It is very easy to see why many people opposed to it are so up in arms. In my opinion it is simply a book, and there are other lessons to be leaerned other than just capitalism. It teaches the value of hard work and being proud of that hard work. It teaches that you should not let others steal what you have worked so hard to achieve. Honestly, I don't see why people go so crazy when you bring up this book, but I think it's because they are told what to say about this book by others without ever having read it themselves. I will definitely be reading this again.

Brevity: Look it up. This book doesn't make sense because Rand has combined the negative elements of her native Russia with what she finds ideal about the United States. Despite what she thinks, Capitalism can be corrupt. Businessmen can be corrupted by greed. The evil government thugs are ridiculous and must be a product of the Russia where she grew up. It might as well be a different planet. As a story, it's not bad, it's just too long. I'm shocked the publisher didn't tell her to cut a thousand pages. John Galt's radio monologue should have been reduced to five pages; a quarter of the way through it, I hated the hero of the book.

WOW!!. A classic is a book that has something relevant to convey regardless of when it was written. This truly is one of my all time favorite classics. Perhaps more true today in the world of moochers and takers than ever. I'd heard of this book and never gotten to it. I'm glad I took the time. It was perfect in every way- whether you subscribe to it or not! Read it and see.

The bible. This book is to me what the bible is to Christians.

First time reading this at 60!. Wow. I see so much of the bad in current society in this novel. Scary how accurate the depictions of mindless people. Very well written.

Amazing novel. We’re living it now.. I have this work on my iPad, on my desk, on a bookshelf and in my briefcase. Rand is a worthwhile, tough read. It gains nuance with additional reading.

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Too Expensive. I own this in paperback and wanted a mobile version, but this is twice as expensive as what I paid for the book itself. A rip off.

Thank you for this book!. This book has helped me in my own work as a Transformational Life Coach. I’ve quoted Ayn in my own book, The Happiness Recipe! So inspiring!!

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Atlas Shrugged at how much they are charging for this.. Found it online the three bucks. It's a great read though.

Best Book Ever. Love this book. Amazing that it was written so long ago. I couldn't help thinking of the world we live in now. Amazing how people hate on a book so much. I guess it hits to close to home.

Gives perspective. My father gave me Atlas Shrugged the day I turned 19 and said I had to read it before growing up. Pick up (download) this book if you want to see a new way to look at your place in the world.... You don't need to agree with Rand's philosophy but the story alone is worth exploring in order to hear her out.