INVISIBLE

I really liked Invisible Man.

It was unlike any other book I’ve read in school, especially one focusing on racism. The approach that Ralph Ellison uses to expose America’s race issues was unique and will stick with me. His use of imagery and creative storytelling truly makes Invisible Man special.

The part about the paint factory, for instance. That was a really creative and complex way to look at racial tensions. It was intense, I’m not going to lie. Ellison sure does like to create crazy characters (check that alliteration, look at my education at work), like the main characters supervisor at the factory. He was angry and scary and crazy, buuuut he helped Ellison get across his point.

Ellison was a smart dude. He was extremely innovative and I think this book should be more popular than it is.

My only complaint about this book is that we didn’t get enough time to work with it. Invisible Man was a very thick book, literally and with its vast and complex messages, and we hardly had two weeks to work with it. I feel like there’s a lot more we could’ve gotten from it if we had a chance to discuss it as a class, especially because its one of your favorites, so I’m sure you have a lot to say about it. Oh well. I guess we can come back to it if we have time.