Quote by Theodore Sturgeon
Some major writers have a huge impact, like Ayn Rand, who to my mind is a lousy fiction writer because her writing has no compassion and virtually no humor. She has a philosophical and economical message that she is passing off as fiction, but it really isn't fiction at all.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the negative opinion of the speaker towards Ayn Rand's writing. They express that while Rand may have significant influence, they consider her to be a poor fiction writer due to the lack of compassion and humor in her work. The speaker suggests that Rand disguises her philosophical and economic ideas as fiction, questioning the authenticity of her writing as true fiction. This explanation highlights the speaker's belief that Rand's writing fails to meet the criteria and essence of successful fiction.
Topics
Humor
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.
Random Quotations
