inspiring? yes. nonsense? no. unpractical? maybe

There have been many questions beaming around in my mind about the architectural profession, me being a student of the course. This book did not give me answers, but it did give me inspiration and hope, even if it makes one indulge in impractical dreaming.

Howard Roark is not a concept i wasn't already familiar with because a fair number of other out there like me, were and are now still battling with the concept of expressing individuality and the yearning to be different in all aspects of so called acceptable society. The fountainhead isn't just about architecture, for the plot lends itself to the characters with whom we (in our social "categories") should be able to identify with to some extent. The downside, or perhaps Rand was attempting to make her characters more intense, is the fact that Roark seems abit too extreme, but not to the point of disbelief.

After scrolling down the exhausting of reviews on this book, one review which i can still vividly remember, states that if you were never seeking individuality in the first place, it is best to leave this book alone. Nevertheless it is an interesting read and gives new insight to those who are starting out in the architectural field (they will probably find this more useful since the book uses alot of archi jargon) There won't be much point trying to analyze the characters in the book here for you, its a review after all and YOU should be making your own interpretations about it. so go read