Publius, you are way too modest!
It is a great companion to Rand's book. I would also recommend it as a quick refresh for those who simply don't have time to reread the novel.
I did order from Amazon and was very pleased with the layout and content. Though it will make a very helpful aid when used as a companion to Atlas Shrugged it is my opinion that, having previously read the novel, it can be read independently as well. The flow of the story is preserved and characters and details presented in such a manner that I was recalling much that had begun to fade from memory.
"Who is John Galt?" will be a buffer to the sometimes dated, perhaps abrasive and long winded style that Rand used.
The Authors skillfully guide a reader over the sharp edges and deep holes of Rands narrative while examining the philosophical impact of Her motives. Rands detractors have used these inconsistencies to obscure and belittle Objectivism since Atlas was first printed. With an understanding of the context in which Atlas Shrugged was written, it is much easier to identify the key elements of the philosophy presented.
Well done, Sirs! Well done.
Bless you!
Many thanks - probably working late tonight again so I’ll give this one an occasional bumperoo...