The Fountainhead

read it if u r really sensible...

loved it

Mindbogling!! must read....

Ayn Rand can be really preachy, but the ideas are interesting to think about.

„Изворът" е история за талантлив млад архитект, за безкомпромисната му битка срещу общоприетите стандарти, за експлозивната му любов към прекрасна жена, която привидно се опитва да го провали. Когато романът се...more

„Изворът" е история за талантлив млад архитект, за безкомпромисната му битка срещу общоприетите стандарти, за експлозивната му любов към прекрасна жена, която привидно се опитва да го провали. Когато романът се появява за пръв път през 1943 г., дръзката и оригинална литературна визия на Ранд и нейната разтърсваща философия незабавно й спечелват световна популярност. Актуален и днес, както преди 60 години, това е роман за героя - и за тези, които искат да го унищожат. http://whata.org/blog/edna-kniga-koyato-da-podarish-na-arhitekt-za-koleda#comments_list   hide

This was an interesting, albeit, at times somewhat laborious read. Although it did pick up at the end, and I finally found some agreement with the author, for the most part I cannot say that I honestly enjoyed this book. Most of the characters are despicable, and Rand goes off on verbose rants about the majesty of architecture a little too much. That aside, it did have some profound moments. ...more

This was an interesting, albeit, at times somewhat laborious read. Although it did pick up at the end, and I finally found some agreement with the author, for the most part I cannot say that I honestly enjoyed this book. Most of the characters are despicable, and Rand goes off on verbose rants about the majesty of architecture a little too much. That aside, it did have some profound moments. I am not sure that I would recommend it, but I am glad that I read it.   hide

An amazing book. The Fountainhead has one of the coolest and most evil villains (next to Javier Bardem from No Country For Old Men) in anything I've read or watched. He his mighty powers of sociology to bring the world down on everyone's head. I cannot express how much I loved this book as with all the others Ayn Rand books I've read. She is a wonderful author and I cannot...more

An amazing book. The Fountainhead has one of the coolest and most evil villains (next to Javier Bardem from No Country For Old Men) in anything I've read or watched. He his mighty powers of sociology to bring the world down on everyone's head. I cannot express how much I loved this book as with all the others Ayn Rand books I've read. She is a wonderful author and I cannot wait to read The Anthem next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read or has an interest in sociology.   hide

This is a treatise on individualism and challenges and beauties thereof. Whatever we enjoy today have been creations of some individuals at some point of time who worked on their work without looking for any appreciation from others. If world is colorful today, it's because of those few individuals who worked tirelessly just for their happiness and NOT for anybody else. The talk of Roark in...more

This is a treatise on individualism and challenges and beauties thereof. Whatever we enjoy today have been creations of some individuals at some point of time who worked on their work without looking for any appreciation from others. If world is colorful today, it's because of those few individuals who worked tirelessly just for their happiness and NOT for anybody else. The talk of Roark in the court given in his own defense is a must read to understand that leadership can't be taught in a classroom. Classroom can produce clerks and NOT leaders.   hide

Excellant characterisation. Well thought and very philosophical. I loved it, although its too long, its worth completing it. Howard Roark, my God can anyone be like him, I try too hard to be truthful and live life on my own terms but fail at every step.