It has a fair claim to be the ugliest philosophy the post-war world has produced. Selfishness, it contends, is good, altruism evil, empathy and compassion are irrational and destructive. The poor deserve to die; the rich deserve unmediated power. It has already been tested, and has failed spectacularly and catastrophically. Yet the belief system constructed by Ayn Rand, who died 30 years ago today, has been more influential.

Rand's is the philosophy of the psychopath, a misanthropic fantasy...

The author manages to create a virtual world which is equally believable and challenges the basic principle behind the existence of mankind in the way it is today.

A must read for thinkers. Brilliant explanation of the philosophy of objectivism.

This is Ayn Rand at her best. How many ever times you read the book, you just cannot put it down. Probably the best book written. Read it first for the story and then delve into it again and again for the philosophy behind this.

I had heard about Fountainhead some 15 years back, but got a chance to read now.

When I started reading I was not able to connect initially and the descriptiveness overwhelmed me. But as I read on, I did not want to put the book down. It just started growing on me.

Ayn Rand's thought process and story building ( albeit slow ) is captivating and invokes the inner thoughts and feelings...

My take away: An human being is blessed with strength and character, individualism and the capacity t...

We read some books even when they are boring because we buy them.But this book is very interesting.U will find no reluctance in reading the book.Every page and paragraph was framed interesting and it contains very complex mentalities.I contains some good morals.

One of the best books I have ever read! The characters in this book are really deep and the dialogues are mind blowing. It makes you think all through. Grab this one for sure; it will change the way you think of this world!

you may have read many books, but this will leave its print in your heart... Its not about some college love and drama so be aware.. Its not about some crime investigation that thrills.. The characters in this book are unique, strong, and have their own philosophy about life.. And if you are thinking it is boring, read till last page and you will find that its the best book you have ever read....

I found this as to be my ultimate book for reference at anypoint of my life. Politics, Psychology, Professionalism, Romance, Human values, Egotism, etc., be it any context, you will find in this book.
As a student of architecture i really enjoyed reading this book. And also a "good human being" will really love this book.
I suggest everyone (and mandatory for architects, architecture students) to read this book atleast once, though it may take a very long time to read.

A must read book. This is all about how a innovative person is trying to survive in real conservative world.Initailly this book seems to be leangthy,but after some pages it is awesome. One can not sit and keep the books aside after starting.

Highly influencing characters and a very powerful message. Each characters been fastidiously described. The flow and the pace of the story is beautifully fast. Surely very gripping plot.
You will end up loving and living the book.
Worth it!!