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Book Review of The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead
Author: Ayn Rand
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 2


I just wanted to soak up every aspect of this book. I could not consume it quickly enough. Rand is a genius, and she can express ideas like nobody else can. I underlined passages throughout the whole book, and I kept finding myself exclaiming, "Yes! That's exactly how I feel!" Her wording and use of language is beautiful and profound.

Not only did I fall in love with her writing style, I absolutely fell in love with the characters. In no other book have I ever felt so drawn to and fascinated by the characters. I just want to marry Howard Roark. He is my favorite literary character of all time. And Dominique Francon. Good for her!

I come across very few books that I feel are worth the time to reread, but this will one day be the novel I've read more than any other.

I feel like I can't find the words to describe my love for this book, so, I'll just end by saying that as someone who has a degree in literature and has read countless books, I can easily say The Fountainhead is my favorite.