Atlas Shrugged
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In a world where the individual is crushed by the collective, Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' is a philosophical novel that champions the rights of the individual over the interests of the state. The book is set in a dystopian future where socialism and government intervention have led to the downfall of the American economy. Corporate CEO Dagny Taggart struggles to keep her railroad company running amidst the government's increasing control of the industry. As the government's interference becomes more oppressive, the world's most brilliant minds, the movers and shakers of society, begin disappearing, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues. The mystery deepens as the protagonist joins forces with John Galt, another prominent figure, to unravel the meaning behind the disappearances and find a way to restore reason, rationality, and individualism to a society dominated by conformity and oppression. The novel raises pertinent questions about the value of capitalism, individualism, and the power of ideas and creativity in shaping society.