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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: NAL; Reprint edition (January 1, 1971)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452264863
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452264861
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 8 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsAn interesting play, though failing in its aim
By A Customer on October 19, 1998
Format: Paperback
Ayn Rand's play "Night of January 16th" is a courtroom drama. A young woman, secretary and mistress of a famous, wealthy businessman, is accused of the murder of her employer, whilst trying to make it look like suicide. Although the question wether or not she is guilty is what is to be decided by the trial, the focus of the play is on the souls of the main characters: the businessman, his mistress, his wife, the wife's father and a few others.
The conclusion of the play is the verdict by the jury. The main gimmick of the play is that the members of the jury are drawn from the audience, and so the play can end in either a guilty or a not guilty verdict.
Like all of Ayn Rand's works, the play opposes individualists and originators against second-handers. As the preface states, the idea was that the jury should not decide on the grounds of the evidence, since that could go either way, but wether they would feel more drawn towards the character of the mistress (the individualist) than of the wife (the second-hander), or vice versa.
As it stands, I don't think Rand succeeded. If this would happen in a real court, the story presented in defense of the mistress would be considered preposterous, and she should be either pronounced guilty on the basis of the facts, or not guilty because there is not enough evidence. Wether or not her character appeals to the jury shouldn't matter for the verdict, and I don't think it matters in the play.
The conclusion of one of Ayn Rand's masterpieces, "The Fountainhead", is also a courtroom scene. In this scene, the jury is effectively asked to choose in favor of or against the soul of the protagonist, since the nature of his soul and the way society treats such a soul is his only defense.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsFor completists only
By Tcaalaw on May 23, 2000
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I would like to preface this by pointing out that I am a great fan of Ayn Rand's writing and Objectivism. I'm even an ARI member. However, even with that level of fandom, I must admit that I was sorely disappointed with "NoJ16".
If this work had been the first one I came across by Ms. Rand, I am not sure that I would have ever read any of her other books. While it does feature a struggle between individualist and collectivist characters, the struggle is not as well presented as in "Anthem", "The Fountainhead", etc. Furthermore, the story is cluttered with odd bits that detract from the main subject. For example, what relevance did the platinum mesh dress have? I don't see how it showed Bjorn and Karen possessed a superior sense of life.
As a law student, I can testify (pun intended) to the inaccuracies in court procedures, but on the other hand this is intended as a fast-moving play. I don't think it would be fair to hold a 60-minute play whose primary purpose is a philosophical discussion to the same standards as a multi-hundred page novel which is intended to examine the working of a courtroom. And I thought the jury "gimmick", was quite clever; early interactive entertainment.
Overall, I would recommend this play only to people who are already interested in Objectivism and even then only to "completists" such as myself. (I.e. those who are interested in assembling a library of all of Ms. Rand's published works.) This is a non-essential work for anyone else.
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5.0 out of 5 starsNight of January 16- performing
By Josh on November 26, 1999
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First off I would like to state that I have not read the original Night of January 16. You see, my highschool (UG Wisconsin) performed this play just a few nights ago. I LOVED it! I played the part of Mr. Whitfield, the powerful father-in-law of the late Bjorn Faulkner. I felt that the way the jury is drawn from the audience, and the whole play is done within a courtroom brings excitement to the stage. The witnesses all add a piece to the puzzle, and in the end it is up to those viewing (or reading) to decide the outcome of the trial. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I don't think I will ever forget it. I STRONGLY advise this script for performance, AND though I haven't read the original I DEFINATELY intend to.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI REALLY liked it, which is rare
By Andrea on April 15, 2003
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I saw this play performed rather than reading it. I found it quite entertaining but also provoking. The performance I saw was by a high school drama class of which I knew every actor. First a bit about the plot. I found the case presented very comedic on the parts of the prosecutor's witnesses and sympathetic by the defense. However, that could have had a lot to do with the direction of this particular performance. I thought for two reasons that the verdict should be not guilty and they are the following 1 - the philosophy of innocent until proven guilty. The evidence did not PROVE her guilty. 2 - As I saw it performed Andre and Regan held the audience in their hands, while the others were...entertaining. So for the sake of better acting and therefore, more convincing stories I thought they should let her off. It seems that was what they were judging in the minds of the cast and crew. Besides, a number of people had a motive and the playwright leaves that really open. The neat thing, and the more important thing, is that the physical evidence really doesn't matter. The play asks a few good questions, which makes it really fun. I like the philosophy that we never know enough information and can't trust people's testimonies to find the truth. We often judge the world on sympathies, which is not justice at all. It's a very good point and Rand makes it well. I definitely recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsReally fun read.

It's a play where the audience plays the jury and has to decide the outcome of the play. Really fun read.

Published 1 month ago by DeeDee86
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Wonderful Ayn.

Published 6 months ago by Annie Connors
5.0 out of 5 starsTHE VERDICT

This is a book. This is a story. This is a play. This is a book, story and play worth reading again and again. One in which the jury, the reader, I, am on trial.

Published 13 months ago by Robin Snyder
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Very nice. Thank you!

Published 14 months ago by Tijeras Lady
5.0 out of 5 starsAnother Rand masterpiece

An early Ayn Rand novel that while not as sprawling as Fountainhead or Atlas contains the same important (and scarily timely) themes. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Johlke
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

fascinating story that happen to happen on my birthday. It showcases Ayn Rand diverse in subjects.

Published 16 months ago by Dr. Wilson Trivino
4.0 out of 5 starsNice play, final version

Got this for a play-reading group. Was surprised to enjoy the play. Doesn't seem to invoke much of Rand's idealogy. Great edition with her final changes.

Published on February 16, 2014 by books n bargains
3.0 out of 5 starsAudience participation

Having the audience participate as the jury was very interesting indeed. It has the potential to add different dimensions to each and every performance. Read more

Published on March 29, 2013 by Debbie Ludewig
3.0 out of 5 starsintriguing plot in new drama

The plot is excellent, and builds suspense. The courtroom scenes are flimsy and weak when compared with other novels with legal overtones.

Published on March 22, 2013 by William R. Underhill
5.0 out of 5 starsEngaging

About half of the time the play is performed, the jury from the audience voted for the accused. How would you vote? Read more

Published on May 22, 2012 by Lukas

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