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A review by jwells
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
WOW. This book is quite a journey. I am so glad I picked it up. Definitely belongs among the classics of American fiction.
So many things happening here. Such a dark, sly sense of humor.
Our narrator's life seems to consist of rewards and punishments mixed randomly. The Brotherhood organization just about out-Vonneguts Vonnegut if you ask me. They recruit him because of a speech that's practically incoherent, and scold him when he becomes too effective.
Act three leaves the realm of comedy, even very dark comedy, though, doesn't it. Some stunning writing in those scenes.
So many things happening here. Such a dark, sly sense of humor.
Our narrator's life seems to consist of rewards and punishments mixed randomly. The Brotherhood organization just about out-Vonneguts Vonnegut if you ask me. They recruit him because of a speech that's practically incoherent, and scold him when he becomes too effective.
Act three leaves the realm of comedy, even very dark comedy, though, doesn't it. Some stunning writing in those scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Police brutality
Moderate: Incest and Racial slurs