A review by howifeelaboutbooks
The Visible Man by Chuck Klosterman

5.0

Originally read 12/26/11. Told through transcriptions of therapy sessions, the narrative structure of this book includes occasional one-sided correspondence from the therapist to her publisher, as well as a few notes written about occurrences outside of therapy. Without spoiling too much, the main character, Y___, has developed a suit and cream that allows him to not be seen. He uses this to observe people when they think they are alone - the ultimate reality. Things happen as a result of his "invisibility" which he does not feel responsible for, but still senses some sort of guilt. Though the book is obviously fiction, you'll probably look at seemingly empty space differently for awhile after you finish.

Re-read 3/26/13. I loved it just as much the second time, though it hurt the story a bit to know what the climax was. I was bracing myself for it after a certain point in the book. But that's my fault, not the story's. It's still wonderfully told and delightfully creepy. It'll take weeks for you to actually feel "alone" when you're alone.