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It would not likely be understood by younger students unless they have some knowledge of Soviet history.

I read 1984 in high school, and the message was very apparent. Sure Soviet history would add to the read, but it's not necessary.

he is 10x the writer Rand is but still.

While long winded, I thought Atlas Shrugged was a good way to show through example the consequences of socialism. The best thing about it was showing how socialism manifests itself, how it is implemented (backroom deals, manufactured crisis, Anti-Dog Eat Dog Rule). A lot of people aren't business majors and won't find its message through an economics textbook. Not a bad thing to read, considering what many "learn" in college today.

It too should be read before college.

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A.S. was fine as a polemic but a terrible novel about as well written as Danielle Steel. Rand's characterizations are flat and predictable, never once do you believe they are real people. I have no argument with the point of the book but it is not significant enough to even consider on a list like this.

Look at the skill difference between Orwell and Rand. No comparison imo. And G.O. says it all in 1/3 the length.