The Fountainhead (Penguin Modern Classics)
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Back Page Blurb
"Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two-decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down."
Really enjoyed this book though its philisophical ideals of selfishness and following only ones self-interests are against my own beliefs I really found it interesting and engaging. There were at times sections that seemed a little overworked and unnecessary, however during Roark's final speech of the book it comes together in such a way that drives even the most selfless person to see the reasoning behind the ambitious selfish personality.
As a story it is quite bizarre with its character personalities - in that all story development is run on the basis that all characters except one (Peter Keating) are completely self-aware of their intentions and reactions at all times, and are more than willing to share this with all the other characters. They are all (again except Keating) playing the long game of pretending to be friends/colleagues whilst all hating everyone. Very very strange world to live in, but like I said, engaging enough to keep my interest. I needed to know whether Roark (the proud underdog throughout) would succeed.
Another factor that kept me drawn to the book was the language used. As stated the book is based on a philisophical ideal, and uses arguments and cutting statements to emphasise the authors viewpoint, there are some very interesting debates constructed within character disagreements. Also being a architectural book (the actual reason I purchased it), it is full of incredibly strong vocabulary, everything is described in such detail and such (at risk of repeating myself) STRONG words that you practically see the buildings erecting themselves before you. The architectural language really blew me away - nothing too in-depth as the layman wouldnt understand, but descriptive enough that it feels tangible.
"Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two-decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down."
Really enjoyed this book though its philisophical ideals of selfishness and following only ones self-interests are against my own beliefs I really found it interesting and engaging. There were at times sections that seemed a little overworked and unnecessary, however during Roark's final speech of the book it comes together in such a way that drives even the most selfless person to see the reasoning behind the ambitious selfish personality.
As a story it is quite bizarre with its character personalities - in that all story development is run on the basis that all characters except one (Peter Keating) are completely self-aware of their intentions and reactions at all times, and are more than willing to share this with all the other characters. They are all (again except Keating) playing the long game of pretending to be friends/colleagues whilst all hating everyone. Very very strange world to live in, but like I said, engaging enough to keep my interest. I needed to know whether Roark (the proud underdog throughout) would succeed.
Another factor that kept me drawn to the book was the language used. As stated the book is based on a philisophical ideal, and uses arguments and cutting statements to emphasise the authors viewpoint, there are some very interesting debates constructed within character disagreements. Also being a architectural book (the actual reason I purchased it), it is full of incredibly strong vocabulary, everything is described in such detail and such (at risk of repeating myself) STRONG words that you practically see the buildings erecting themselves before you. The architectural language really blew me away - nothing too in-depth as the layman wouldnt understand, but descriptive enough that it feels tangible.
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All packaged up and sent, hope you get it soon! x
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Journal Entry 3 by da-wildchildz from Nuneaton, Warwickshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I have just received this in the post and cannot wait to read it as I enjoyed the old film. Thanks Rach-489 for the trade!
