A review by noblememoruled
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

a companion to charles horton cooley's theory of the "looking-glass self", approaching the question differently: if one cannot be seen for their true self, then one cannot a full member of society, or even fully their own self. beautiful language and vivid descriptions. sour note: we aren't allowed to fully bask in the absurdity of the world created, when it is constantly explained.