Wednesday, April 7, 2021

9: (Dec 2020) Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand

This is a classic and it's quite long. Some might hate it. I personally loved it. "L" liked it too.

Themes include: self-esteem and independence based on one's own values, disregarding what others inflict upon you, ignoring their judgement of you. The main character, Howard Roarck, adheres to his own views of how to design architecture rather than compromise to please the crowd. Even when "the crowd" holds the promise of fame and fortune. 

There's a lot more to say about this book. Perhaps L will add a comment or two?  :-)

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