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581 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723134
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 April 1952
Description
Invisible Man is a milestone in American literature, a book that has continued to engage readers since its appearance in 1952. A first novel by an unknown writer, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks, won the National Book Award f...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,281 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 67%
tense 45%
emotional 40%
sad 27%
informative 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Police brutality, Incest, Rape581 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723134
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 April 1952
Description
Invisible Man is a milestone in American literature, a book that has continued to engage readers since its appearance in 1952. A first novel by an unknown writer, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks, won the National Book Award f...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,281 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 67%
tense 45%
emotional 40%
sad 27%
informative 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Police brutality, Incest, Rape