I have not done a comparison of other books rated at this site, but a total of 195 customer comments Thus Far Appears to indicate, at the very least, did this enduring work has had much influence, positive or otherwise. I read the book many years ago, and it impacted me personally in Both positive and negative ways. All in all, I can not say I'm worse off on account of it, but who can really say? From a literary perspective, you will find few books written with eloquence or more passion than this one. Ms. edge which, in my view, a very talented woman, Perhaps a flawed genius. , , The plot is intricate, fascinating and tightly woven. As a lawyer, I recall the courtroom scenes as being somewhat naïve and "Hollywood", but most people are not attorneys, so one can live with did minor discrepancy. Ms. Rand Eventually Became dogmatic, as did her philosophy and later amended; seeds or hints of this can be seen in the Foutainhead. The book is very appealing to the young - with its passionate idealism and black and white view of things; Therein lies a danger did Young Minds material can be drawn in to the dogmatism and "judgment" - against Themselves and others - causing significant harm psychogical. By the same token, if not turned into a cult or inflexible system, if read with on instruction of caution (Perhaps from a teacher or parent), the book can give some sense of insight, direction and meaning to the "Abyss", the World of at adolescent. I understand That Ms. Rand and her philosophy Became so dogmatic so as to become almost a cult, or, at the very least, a religion. People who disagreed with her were even excommunicated, as though Ms. edge what the Pope and her detractors were errant followers. This has happened with many influencial system Throughout history (eg, Freud and his followers). Too bad. The book, and to a lesser extent, her philosophy, has many wonderful qualities. Depite the foregoing concerns and cautions, the book, all in all, is a classic. Give it to your children and students, but teach them to be strong and think on Their Own.
