Franklin Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sadly, this book is difficult to discuss because it contains a major plot twist: Basically, your understanding develops in much the same way as the narrator's; to discuss it too deeply might ruin this effect. However, I think it is perhaps the best novel written in twenty years or more. I really hope people read this work. I would like to know what objectivists think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicoflaco Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I tried reading it and couldn't get past the first couple of pages. I loved his magnus opus, The Remains of the Day, and consider that book to be in my top ten list of fiction. Could you explain why this book is pertinent for Objectivists? You could give spoiler warnings for those who are sensitive to things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I tried reading it and couldn't get past the first couple of pages. I loved his magnus opus, The Remains of the Day, and consider that book to be in my top ten list of fiction. Could you explain why this book is pertinent for Objectivists? You could give spoiler warnings for those who are sensitive to things like that. I think the book contains a damning portrayal of what altruism is in practice---of course, the book is not written by an objectivist and, thus, contains many confusions. However, if a person wants to see what a horrible thing altruism is when taken to its furthest extent, this book shows it. rkevinhill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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