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by ghostwriter , Sep 24 '99
Pros: engaging story, engaging characters, pages seem to fly by
Cons: rather lengthy, a bit overwrought with Rand's personal philosophy
Upon reading the review by "najdorf," I was surprised to find someone who disliked the book so vehemently and rather completely juxtaposed my view on it. Of course, anyone is entitled to his or her own "epinion" of the book, however,...
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by dlloyd , Jan 27 '00
Pros: Fascinating characters, social/political commentary.
Cons: Social/political commentary can get tiring after a while...
While my reading habits tend toward science fiction and fantasy, I generally try to mix in a smattering of non-fiction and "literature". Having heard a little of Ayn Rand and her popular and controversial social and political theories, I...
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by najdorf , Sep 19 '99
Pros: Interesting philosophically
Cons: Terrible writing, too long, unconvincing
This book sets out Ayn Rand's objectivist philosophy much more than it tells a story anyone would want to read. I don't think Ayn Rand has very much value at all as an artistic author; she has no ear for dialogue, and writes pages on pages of one...
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by Ashhleigh_M , Dec 20 '99
Pros: Ayn's style of writing; the ideas and opinion.
Cons: Length.
I recently read this book and found that it was wonderful. The plot was ever-so-changing and was not boring. It kept my interest throughout the whole 750 pages. I think that if anyone else would have written this book by trying to convey the same...
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by jcaz , Mar 05 '00
Pros: real-world setting
Cons: pedantic and predictable
Ayn Rand wrote this book at a time when the political powers of capitalism and socialism were just growing into the roles they would play throughout the cold war. It is another book analyzing the free will vs. determinism issue without adopting the...
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by hawkeye2010 , Mar 22 '00
Pros: Shows the world as it should be. A must read for any Humanist.
Cons: Most people won't be able to get past their social training in order to enjoy it.
Life, as they say, is in the details. Few would agree with this sentiment more than Ayn Rand, who believed that the only purpose of human existence was to achieve personal happiness. In her breakthrough work,The Fountainhead, she painted her...
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by kademing , Jan 12 '00
Pros: Interesting ideas, well developed story and characters.
Cons: Objectivism may not be your cup of tea.
This is the first book I read by Ayn Rand. I started trying to read it in high school for an essay contest and was not able to get all the way through it at the time. It's quite a read for young minds, and mine was far too frenetic to stick with the...
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by BlueDevil , Oct 19 '99
Pros: Style, Plot, Storyline, Commentary on Society
Cons: Sometimes lengthy monologues, can beat her philosophy into the ground
Like Ghostwriter, I completely disagree with najdorf. Ayn Rand writes a phenomenal novel, using an interesting storyline to illustrate her philosophy. The character development is outstanding. I truly felt that I knew exactly who Howard Roark was and...
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by splinterlfe , May 07 '06
Pros: terrific story teller, explains her ideas to even the most simple minded ones
Cons: sometimes goes overkill with her ideas, characters are incredible sometimes, as in NOT credible
I read this book my freshman year on the request of my older sister and i have to say it has left a profound impact on me. I've never heard of Ayn Rand before but because I read this book, I ended up reading Atlas shrugged, Anthem, We the living, and...
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by naturalhigh , Feb 19 '00
Pros: Presents the life of an architect in that era quite precisely, and shows how conformity and individuality collide. good dialogue, and then there's Roark
Cons: your hands will get tired from not wanting to put it down all night
There have been many questions beaming around in my mind about the architectural profession, me being a student of the course. This book did not give me answers, but it did give me inspiration and hope, even if it makes one indulge in...
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by MNihil , Apr 19 '00
Pros: Interesting and insightful
Cons: A bit lengthy (about 700 pages)
Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead is not a typical novel read for the enjoyment of the plot or the literary style. Rather, it introduces the reader to the author's unique philosophy of Objectivism. There is some controversy surrounding...
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by arky333 , Jan 17 '00
Pros: Theme, Characterization, Plot
Cons: None
The Fountainhead was published in 1943, 14 years before Ayn Rand's masterpiece, and is equally spectacular. The Fountainhead follows the career of Howard Roark, beginning with the line "Howard Roark Laughed", upon his...
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by ChipMcDonald , Jun 15 '00
Pros: Details hypocrisy and idealogical oppression in society
Cons: Right wing pseudo-endorsement stigmatizes perception of it
Celebrate True Greatness: that is the theme of this book.
Many people don't get that. This book, along with other Rand writings,has become territorialized by the Republican right wing. They would like to think they engender concepts espoused...
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by neelp , Mar 01 '00
Pros: Inspires the individual in all of us.
Cons: Deeply involved in Objectivism, and is rather lengthy.
Although a rather lengthy book, The Fountainhead was amazing. Howard Roark (the protagonist) inspirational fight for individuality against incredible odds, and everyone who wishes to stand out from the crowd should read this book. It is quite often...
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by makingchoices , Mar 26 '03
Pros: Unique, interesting
Cons: Could be considered long,Objectivism
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand is a great book that has a style of writing that is very different from a lot of other popular writers. I enjoy the Fountainhead, and for me it went by fast though the 700 page book might be too much for some people.
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