5.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 20/01/2009

A very entertaining read. Rand creates a pretty black and white if idealistic world. The beautiful industrialists v. the ugly looters and moochers. While I thought there were some loose areas regarding character interaction I found the story to be excellant and her philosophy very interesting. It doesn't matter whether I agree with her or not, I struggled to put it down and will definitely read some of her other work.

4.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 07/07/2007

This book is inspiring, Rand's mastership of the art of novel writing creates a great story. As well as this, she weaves into the narrative a philosophy that is morally just and worthy of recognition(which it already has) by more than the average citizen. I recommend this book and her other fiction, particularly The Fountainhead.

5.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 11/09/2006

This is an absolutely excellent book. Second only to the Fountainhead in my love, this book is an amazing and engaging read. Rand has incredible characters which you will fall in love with, and equally those who you will loathe. Ayn Rand's philosophy is the embodiment of integrity. Where what you believe in is final, and nothing -NOTHING- is compromised to uphold this. This is an intensely inspirational book.

4.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 21/11/2007

A engaging read. Strong Characters, complex but lucid plot, a radical theory put forward. A must read.

Rand's a wonderful storyteller and thinker but an average writer. The words leave much to be desired.

5.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 11/09/2006

Here is another outstanding novel from an incredible author! I think I would recommend this to be read after 'The Fountainhead' by Rand, but don't let that stop you! Rand creates a world which really is just an exaggerated version of our own, filled with the most filthy, pathetic general public ever. But she allows us a glimmer of hope, in the form of two or three main characters, whose integrity never leaves them. Absolutely engaging.

5.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 27/03/2006

This is my favourite novel of all time. Ayn Rand cops a lot of flak (mostly from people that have never read her) for being a "cold-hearted fundamentalist capitalist" (she was an objectivist). Her work however is thorough, fascinating and spellbinding. This capitivating novel tells a detailed story about what she perceives to be the nature of humankind- yet rather than be dogmatic it is tightly woven within a solid story. The size of the book could be daunting but you wont be able to put it down, I found myself really caring about the characters and their happenings. A truly excellent piece of writing.

3.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. – Customer review on 24/10/2009

Ayn Rand writes an interesting science fiction story, with a fascinating society being described, and of course, she pushes a controversial political viewpoint. But to be honest, she is not all that good a writer. If you can get lost in the story, all well and good, but if you want a well-crafted story, you will probably be disappointed.