1168 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188935
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 February 2007
Description
A towering philosophical novel that is the summation of her Objectivist philosophy, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is the saga of the enigmatic John Galt, and his ambitious plan to 'stop the motor of the world', published in Penguin Modern Classics. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,483 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 26%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 20%
informative 19%
emotional 13%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual violenceModerate
Cursing, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Alcohol
1168 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188935
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 February 2007
Description
A towering philosophical novel that is the summation of her Objectivist philosophy, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is the saga of the enigmatic John Galt, and his ambitious plan to 'stop the motor of the world', published in Penguin Modern Classics. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,483 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 26%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 20%
informative 19%
emotional 13%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual violenceModerate
Cursing, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Alcohol