Yeah, I'm gonna need to withdraw from that class.
Ayn Rand is not exactly unknown to me. I feel I could have a reasonable discussion on Objectivism based simply on reading around her. I certainly don't know enough to participate in a book club discussion, though. Think I linked to the Action Philosophers Ayn Rand book in the past. Yup. It has always discouraged me that good sci fi writers inspire nerds but bad sci fi writers inspire cults.
I read it for the book club. I agree that there are numerous books that would have been more enjoyable. But I'll admit that it's not a tedious read, it's actually quite good at parts. But it is extremely heavy handed in the point it's attempting to make. I don't blame anyone for sitting this one out. I'm looking forward to the next book.