A review by readingmermaid
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

challenging funny reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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 read the battle royale chapter in high school, as part of SAT prep and didn't touch the book again. I don't think I was really ready to process it then, but reading it as an adult, it's clear why Invisible Man is a classic. It's a complex book about at racial identity told by a narrator that I liked, pitied, understood, and wanted to slap in the face. I'm sure even now I didn't catch/understand everything, but I enjoyed it so much.