Could anyone recommend an Ann Rand book to me? I have been meaning to read her work for years. Which one is your favorite?
(Please don't spoil any endings for me!)
Thanks for your input. : -)
2006-09-25 07:14:06 · 12 answers · asked by mtnlady 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Didn't mean to offend. Sorry about the incorrect of her first name.
2006-09-25 07:26:26 · update #1
My favorite is Anthem.
I cried.
The charming bit about Anthem is the simple straightforward manner in which the story is portrayed. I read the book when I was 13, so it's very easy for a teenager or child to understand a lot of the ideas. It's also a good way to "ease" yourself into Ayn Rand's work. She's a pretty tough cookie, and most of her work is very intense.
Then, read Atlas Shrugged and the Fountainhead. All good books
2006-09-25 17:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by the_quetzal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you mean Ayn Rand? I've been working on Atlas Shrugged for over a year now. (I pick it up and read a bit and then read something else for a while.) It's long, but well worth the read. Favorites are subjective. I also like The Fountainhead very much. Here's a web site to find out about her and her writing.
http://www.aynrand.org/
2006-09-25 07:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read Atlas Shrugged, but I really liked The Fountainhead. Even if you don't agree with Rand's views, it's still a great story.
2006-09-25 08:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atlas Shrugged
2006-09-25 07:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by holden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her name was Ayn Rand, not Ann. Read Atlas Shrugged.
2006-09-25 07:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As many of them suggesting that u should read Atlas shrugged, which u should but before that u should read The Fountainhead. if u read fountainhead first then u will understand atlas shrugged better. The Fountainhead is one of my favorite books.
Good luck
2006-09-25 07:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by vick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all pseudo philosophy self supporting bunk but makes for okay reading. The fountainhead, Atlas shrugged, kind of long. Try Anthem, short sort of allegorical. Still philosophical tripe but a decent book.
2006-09-25 07:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by Akkakk the befuddled 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everybody I know who enjoy Rand liked or loved "Atlas Shrugged". But i would suggest you start with something easier, "Anthem" was great and not to difficult to read, yet it still makes one think.
2006-09-25 07:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the Fountainhead, it will help with Atlas Shrugged...its really great...I love that book
2006-09-25 07:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked The Fountainhead. It has great characters, and is good whether you read it on the surface or deeper. Anthem is alright, but not as interesting.
2006-09-25 16:32:31 · answer #10 · answered by Meollo de la vida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋