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I loved it. John Galt, Dagny, and Frisco are modern day heroes.

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The answer to "should I read [any] Vonnegut novel" is always yes. He was the most human of writers. He broke every rule of logic to display the human condition. You will come away with a better understanding of yourself as you turn each page.

Rand was ahead of her time. It’s interesting that her surname is the currency of South Africa, her teachings would completely rescue the dying cunt-ry

It seems like Dagney was a rich chick who slept around and chain smoked. I like those qualities in a woman. When I read the book I pictured her with big hair, and wearing animal print spandex pants

A manager at a place I worked gave me a copy of Atlas Shrugged, and it changed my life. It was one of the most important influences on how I lived my life. Not because it told me to do something, not because it gave me things to believe, but because it helped me to refine the tools I already had to work it all out on my own.

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Read several Vonnegut books when I was younger, and Slaughterhouse Five was a favorite among all authors. & while I' remember Slaughterhouse Five & a few others , some are lost to time & blurry teenage & college years, so not sure if I did Cat's Cradle or not. Currently listening to it, and found your review during a break, looking for reasons to continue the story. I'm not finding CC nearly as biting a SH5, and not on par with SL5 in humor, pathos. Let me give you a good recommendation, William Peter Blatty's Faith Trilogy: The Exorcist , The Ninth Configuration, & Legion(the only true Exorcist sequel, & Blatty directed the film adaptation Exorcist 3: Legion himself). If you've not read these, I think they'll blow you away just by how good Blatty is. They are not schlockly pulp horror books, they're great american literature. Each is a story written about aspects of faith, not "the devil is the boogeyman" as many would assume. And never preachy either, but more humanistic in the arguments the books make. I'm still agnostic, but I don't mind an argument for God if it's weaved into great stories.

Well done, I like your approach to Ford, my fav modern author. Looking froward to watching your other Ford reviews, as well as other episodes. I just subscribed.

Just finished it....but I have to disagree with the vast array of characters. There were lots of names, lots of very, very brief encounters...but the whole novel was annoying based around Dean Moriaty, one of the most dislikeable characters I've ever read about. I was praying that he wouldn't go along on the final trip to Mexico, but lo and behold, he turns up, having to be centre of attention. It was dour, top heavy with Dean Moriaty - and I could never recommend this book. I am glad to have finished it, but that's it.

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An important book, if you're interested in philosophy. For half the time, read The Law by Bastiat and then The Fountainhead.

One of the best things about Vonnegut is how people can come away with their own interpretation of the absurdity. There is almost zero overlap between what you highlight, what I would, and the frequent highlights in kindle

If you are a masochist, sure, read the thing.

Should be required reading for high school students. Its really not a hard book to read and understand.

I still can't get over it 😢😢.

Hypocrisy. She accepted welfare.

Ayn Rand is not authoritarian. She is a right libertarian which is 100% opposite of Donald TrumpEvangelicals and Christian Nationalism. I like Ayn Rand. She is a true intellectual and feminist pro abortion and women's rights. Her philosophy is a philosophy to the extreme. Her philosophy is correct but human beings are flawed. We can aspire to live the objectivist vision however we humans are flawed and make mistakes so im a social libertarian. I'd have been happier with Republicans sticking to Ayn Rands philosophy rather than authoritarian Christian politics as MAGA has made the Republican Party. Ayn Rand is a feminist I admire!!

It's worth reading many times. The Left hates AS and Rand because she sees through all their crap!

People keep bringing up 1984 regarding the current situation we have in the U.S. I think Atlas Shrugged is a more accurate depiction and at times is almost spot on.

Some people don't understand Rands life experiences. Her childhood had great impact on her thinking. She was a treasure.

Great book!

Thank you for posting this. It's amazing to me how few reviews of The Tin Drum are out there! I'm about done rereading it, and lots of things strike me on a second reading. My memory of it had been the magical realism component, WWII, Oskar never growing up, and the horse head. It was very interesting to quickly discover that while the war is always there, the book is not so much about that as about the people themselves, and their response (sort of) to it. In a weird sort of way it reminds me of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens; don't ask, I can't really explain that. Then there is of course my first reaction, which is how much Salman Rushdie's own fiction was informed by The Tin Drum (which he says himself). The more obvious comparison is Owen Meany the character created by John Irving, in an homage as Irving was a good friend of Gunter Grass. Those characters are the same and different. The novel is a wild ride, doesn't always seem to make sense, but the writing is consistently very interesting in and of itself. Your advice to be familiar with Rasputin, Goethe, Apollo, and Dionysus is very helpful.

The Leftists say, "You shouldn't read that book". That should tell you what to do. 🤔

Appreciate the review and link. There's a short documentary The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys as well as a podcast titled Traveling Wilburys: A Little Help From Bob's Friends that are worth checking out for more on them As far as Petty's drug use goes, it's my understanding is that period of his life was a relatively brief (maybe a couple of years) after his divorce when he moved into that log cabin thing in Malibu. Overall, for the majority of his career, it ws not an issue. Am in full agreement that his/their music has so much staying power and will be around in 100+ yrs. Something I find unique is how Petty and his bandmates were continually working to improve. The consistent high level of quality of record after record of theirs was amazing and reflects their work ethic. I can't think of another artist who could be counted on to give their listeners such high quality records for so long.

Thanks for the review. The book is now on my list. Zanes' book Petty by the way is fantastic. Similar to his situation with Bruce that you mention, Hanes knew Petty as a fellow musician prior to starting the book project. To me it started a little slow with typical biography background information but after the first couple of chapters was hard to put down.

Greatest book ever. Greatest human mind to walk this earth. Ignore Ayn at your peril.

take out the fact she hates God from that book, and it is a good book.

I’ve never even seen a western book.

Excellent book! Must read

This is one of those books that everyone thinks they have to like

This was the first one I read, after following a Pulitzer Prize list. Stopped in my tracks to read the other books, because I loved his writing so much. Great content, sir!

For some reason I think this one is my favorite of the bunch

You'd like my anthology which is dedicated to his memory. Its called ,Stalking Kilgore Trout. so it goes

The classic flaw. Christianity IS NOT how you live to get to Heaven and happiness. That is the premise of ALL religions, not Christianity. If there is one true religion, it would, by definition,HAVE to be unique from all the others.

Best book on economy and real capitalism . And about evil of leftist politics .

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An excellent review. You get it. I would seriously question your dislike of sci-fi, it may be a deficit. The key word here is “imagination “ and incredible cleverness and intelligence. I was very fortunate to have worked for KV in the 80’s as a research assistant, for a book that never came to be, but I got to know him fairly well. To me, it is somewhat remarkable that his books are not as popular today. My guess is that his early books were a bit different from his later ones, and if you came into his works later, they might not grab you as much. Read In the order they were written, they have a different hold on you….my favorite is God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, because more than anything, it reveals KVs post war feelings. Kilgore Trout, of course is KVs alter ego. I was the recipient of a couple of his Sunday night intoxicated phone calls, ostensibly about business, but he just needed to talk a-bit and bounce ideas, these calls were fascinating. In these calls he showed his wit, vulnerability, maybe a bit of lonliness, his concern for his family, humor, his very very liberal politics but based in human-ness, he was very proud of his work, always encouraged mine….he had a genuine soft spot in his heart for blue collar people. I really felt privileged to be an acquaintance. The last time we spoke was after 9/11, as I was concerned about his safety…but he was ok. He once told me that life was exactly like a book where you are given all the spoilers on how it will eventually end, in the first chapter.

Speaking of Portuguese authors, Fernando Pessoa is one of best. Check his poems and ‘the book of disquiet’ which is one of his very popular books.

I'm almost at the finish of reading the book, and I'm worry if I ever would read something similar good as Atlas Shrugged.

"Greed is good, as long as it contributes on the whole to society." This argument is NOT from Ayn Rand. She utterly rejects it. Atlas Shrugged is a triumphant moral justification of profit and capitalism. PERIOD. The stupid and insulting pragmatic excuse is from Adam Smith. Disgusting.

I'm reading the Beartown Trilogy. He's an awesome writer. I agree with this review!

I enjoyed Rosewater a lot and I like Eliot, but Kilgore Trout and Billy Pilgrim are my ultimate Vonnegut heroes. The villians of this novel are with us, one wants to be president again. The Vonnegut quote I live by: "True terror is waking up one morning and realize that your high school class is running the country."

It was a very fun wild novel that seemed to be exploring the quintessential pioneering american spirit in all of its vice and virtue. It would be a good read for anyone hungry for travel and enthusiasm for life. There seems to be a strong contrast between unhinged adventure and contented simple living. There are strange details and references scattered throughout the book like the man with the 'orgone shed' and the reference to Wilhelm Reich.

"Others" are wrong in this case.

I already SEE the movie and is like My life. I also struggle with My father. Tobias Wollf change My life

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Thank you. I was unaware this book existed. Just ordered the audiobook.😊

Its also a Movie on Netflix.

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