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I've been reading pic related, and I'm almost done. But after I really don't want to read any other Ayn Rand book for a while, recs on books in a similar vein?

>> No.9042201

>>9042191
>But after I really don't want to read any other Ayn Rand book for a while

Why? Atlas Shrugged is pretty good. It's very strawmanish and completely ignores any sort of fault in her own philosophy, but it's a decent story and has a lot of good points.

>> No.9042219

>>9042201
I'm really enjoying this book, don't get me wrong. But I want to settle some time to let the "I was just thoroughly convinced of an opinion" feeling to go away to gauge what I've read in a more object light, you feel.

>> No.9042239

>>9042219
Well then you don't want to read something similar, you'd want to read something different.

Read Les Miserables. It has a lot of similarities with Ayn Rand's philosophy, but some fundamental, almost socialistic differences. It's very sympathetic to the plight of the poor, though, and really focuses on the importance of charity and second chances. It's actually Ayn Rand's favorite book, which is a little interesting given how far of a right winger she is.

>> No.9042451

>>9042219

You should try We The Living by her. There is a lot less focus on convincing you of an opinion, and it plays out more like a story.

Plus, it was what she wrote before Atlas and Fountainhead, and there are bits of both of those books that are featured in We The Living. It's the same descriptive writing style, only you don't have the main characters, protagonist or antagonist ranting on.

>> No.9042595

Libertarianism is astrology for men.