Ok, I loved Atlas Shrugged...and for a while was totally in love with John Galt. Then I decided to do some further reading on Ayn Rand and found that I don't think Ayn and I could be friends. At all.
I think this might be the first time where I am so conscious of the author's life and beliefs and how much I disagree with her...which almost makes me like the book less.
How can you enjoy a book knowing that you disrespect the author on so many levels?
Would Marvin Gaye's voice sound any less sweet if I didn't like him as a person?
How would I view Frida Kahlo's paintings if she had leaned right instead of left?
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Good questions all - that happens a lot with artists
I agree with you completely about Ayn Rand. I adore her books... but loathe her personal ethos.
Still... makes life interesting!
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