Ayn rand graphic novel6/26/2023 ![]() I find it difficult to believe that human beings would willingly create such a system. It's a world designed solely to prove a point. ![]() The setting seems like some weird take on socialism designed to frighten Republican children. Certainly our protagonist (referring to him that way seems cumbersome, but the alternatives are “Equality 7-2521”, which is too amateurishly Sci-Fi, or his self-chosen “Prometheus”, which is too pretentious for words) follows classic Ubermensch lines: tall, blond, muscular, smart. I found myself idly wondering whether Kurt Vonnegut was intentionally parodying Anthem when he wrote “Harrison Bergeron.” I don't know the publication dates of the respective tales well enough to say. Certainly our hero seems convinced of this. One gets the sense that his children will Change Society and end the evils of socialism forevermore. So naturally our protagonist discovers his individuality, and rebels. ![]() Everything is mandated by the state for the good of all. Society is uber collective, with no individuality being tolerated. ![]() I suspect that I wouldn't care for it, and that supposition is largely borne out by this graphic novel adaptation of her work. I know her work purely by reputation and cultural osmosis. ![]() For the record, I won a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.Īlso for the record, I have never read Ayn Rand. ![]()
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