Fountainhead

I finished Ayn Rand’s Fountain. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! But I haven’t been able to decide whether I like it or not. It was my most difficult read. When I started to read it.. I expected to like it. Because everyone I know had. But isn’t it the same with that play or that book – gallant gallstone in fountainhead. Well, the ideas are refreshing if not shocking. But do you actually think people like Roark exist in the world? Is it possible for anyone to be so indifferent to everybody? Well, personally I don’t think so. The characters in the book, Roark, Dominque, Wayland are different from each other but are essentially just the same. People have claimed that the book changed their lives or the way they think. But isn’t that what the book is warning you about-Listening to others, being led by others, not knowing what you want? Well…

We are all born second handers. Everyone I know is. Even the fountainhead cult members. What was the purpose of this book- I wondered for the week after I finished the book( notice the use of the word finished.). Did it change my life. Is my life any different compared to BF(before fountainhead) . Nope. Not at all. Its just the same. Maybe I have a little more confidence in my opinions. See, am not selling my soul. But. Other than that, it’s the same. No moment of clarity. Not light of realization. Just a reality that the book is a work of fiction. I might not be able to decide if I like the book. But I have to give it to the lady. Its quite an unforgettable book.