Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

Invisible Man

Ralph Ellison

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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Moods

challenging 77%
reflective 76%
dark 64%
tense 44%
emotional 39%
sad 25%
informative 20%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 11%
funny 10%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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