A review by alinawlkr
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

challenging emotional informative reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I was looking for thought provoking books and I saw someone online say that this book changed them. I decided to read it and though I’ve been finished for 4 months it’s haunted me ever since, I have all intent to reread it. Our main character is unnamed & we follow his life from high school in the Deep South to early adulthood in New York City (1930sish). The metaphorical tug of war between identity & invisibility is present throughout the novel & I find it relatable to all. My area of study & interest is the mental/emotional development of the African American male post emancipation & this novel was spot on for that topic. As a black woman, I was able to relate to many of the experiences & questions that the novel begs of not only the main character but also of the reader. 10/10 recommend.