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This book is the 203rd greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. Excellent book especially for listening long great story and very insightful. I dont recall how long it was, but three hours sounds about right. Download or stream instantly more than 55,000 audiobooks. Atlas shrugged written by george o on august 11th, 2017. I found that i enjoyed it more than many who had read the whole book and complained of its length. While his performance offers little in the way of theatrics. Atlas shrugged 50th anniversary edition is available through many book sellers.
Atlas shrugged audiobook by ayn rand 9781483086729. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand audio book simply audiobooks. In a scrap heap within an abandoned factory, the greatest invention in history lies dormant and unused. Atlas shrugged is a long story, which presents ayn rands theory of objectivism through a number of. Audiobooks almost always tend to give me the startup of the reading drive and im thinking of buying it with the ebook. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand the 203rd greatest fiction.
The story was interesting and kept the listeners attention. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Read a christian study guide for atlas shrugged by dr. This page contains details about the fiction book atlas shrugged by ayn rand published in 1957. Atlas shrugged is a huge sprawling dystopian novel that combines economics, science fiction, philosophy, and intrique. Atlas shrugged is one of those books that divides its readers. Indeed, this rating sorely tests me and tests all the standards that i set for myself when evaluating books. Listen to atlas shrugged by ayn rand, edward herrmann for free with a 30 day free trial. The first track in this audio book is an introduction with spoilers, so you should skip it if you dont want the surprise to be spoiled. Atlas shrugged audiobook abridged listen instantly. There is a very good reason why there are always piles of six to ten copies of atlas shrugged in every thrift store and used book store in the country.
Atlas shrugged is the second most influential book for americans today after the bible, according to a joint survey of five thousand people conducted by the library of congress. The narration was excellent and the writing was thought provoking. A christian study guide for atlas shrugged rakuten kobo. About atlas shrugged cliffsnotes study guides book. Finally finished ayn rands atlas shrugged audio book ben nadel. The book is extremely long and does get become unnecessarily long and repetitive at points, but is still a. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Atlas shrugged is the second most influential book for americans today after the bible, according to a joint survey conducted by the library of congress and the book of the. Every time i switched it off, i wanted to switch it back on. Atlas shrugged is the second most influential book for americans today after the bible, according to a joint survey of five thousand people conducted by the library of congress and. Reading length provides a calculation for the word count of this book, find out how long it will take you to read. Atlas shrugged is an impassioned defense of the freedom of mans mind. In atlas shrugged, she shows that without the independent mind, our society would collapse into primitive savagery.
Atlas shrugged is the second most influential book for americans today after the bible, according to a joint survey of five thousand people conducted by the library of congress and the book of the month club in 1991. The narration is clear and well acted and the sound is good. At 63 hours long, this is the definition of a marathon listening session, but i think its worth it. It is a book that will stretch your thinking and will stay with you forever. Atlas shrugged is a long story, which presents ayn rands theory of objectivism through a number of speeches and discussions, but it also has a great fictional narrative that goes along side it. It was about the same time i read fountainhead, we the living, night of january 16th.
I dont do well with long audio books, so this abridged version was great. The book is extremely long and does get become unnecessarily long and repetitive at points, but is still a good read. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand 2000, cd, abridged for sale. Probably the most difficult part of reading this book is its length. I got interested in the book after seeing the two films. Atlas shrugged new edition audio cd audiobook, unabridged. When the righteous triumph, there is great elation, but when the wicked. I dont do well with long audio books, so this abridged version was. Recommendations for great but very long audiobooks. A long story about industry collapsing because of the horrible systems put in place by pathetic liberal socialists where all. New edition by ayn rand 2008, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay.
Despite the audio book being 51 hours long, i truly felt that the entire book was constantly building towards a climax. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Atlas shrugged audible audiobook unabridged amazon. Atlas shrugged includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance, and it contains rands most extensive statement of objectivism in any of her works of fiction the book depicts a dystopian united states. Listen to atlas shrugged by ayn rand available from rakuten kobo. Rands fourth and final novel, it was also her longest, and the one she considered to be her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing. This is the story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world, and did. Atlas shrugged the john galt speech read or skipped. Where does atlas shrugged rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far.
This book had been on my to read list for a long time, but i was always put off by its length 1200 pages, and that it was old 1950s. Finally finished ayn rands atlas shrugged audio book. Atlas shrugged 5 books that changed my life youtube. If you like fantasy, any of brandon sandersons books would qualify as long books. The novel is written in a modern popular style and is mostly highly readable. Atlas shrugged has its share of alpha male heroes like hank rearden who invents a new form of steel, but they are all usurped by a nononsense woman, dagny taggart, who takes. I had read it long back and that was the time i was completely under the spell of ayn rand. Dagny confronts james atlas shrugged part 1 duration. You would mistake it for a thriller series and not a typical history book and at 57 hours long itll keep you going for ages, yet it never feels like a chore throughout.
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