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A review by dnandrews797
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
3.0
First book of the year! And certainly one that I feel is poignant for the times we live in. This book seemed to drag on in parts but the poetic language the author uses pints vivid pictures in the meantime to set the scene of what’s going on. Somehow both funny and tragic, Invisible Man highlights the divide between how society “should work” and how it “actually works” especially if you’re some kind of minority.
Even though I’m not black. I could see some of my own experience mirrored in the protagonists struggle for meaning and eventual disillusionment when the forces that are supposed to provide guidance and support are working against you all along.
Several moments in the book, particularly the protagonist’s monologues and public speeches, were incredibly stirring and helped structure the book and breath life into it.
A wonderful, life changing read I would recommend to anyone.
Even though I’m not black. I could see some of my own experience mirrored in the protagonists struggle for meaning and eventual disillusionment when the forces that are supposed to provide guidance and support are working against you all along.
Several moments in the book, particularly the protagonist’s monologues and public speeches, were incredibly stirring and helped structure the book and breath life into it.
A wonderful, life changing read I would recommend to anyone.