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Book Review of Invisible Man

Invisible Man
Invisible Man
Author: Ralph Ellison
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Substores
Book Type: Paperback
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This is a debut novel by Ralph Ellison about what it's like to grow up as a black man in mid-century America. It has many experiences that show how blacks are treated just because they are black. This book should not be confused with H.G. Wells book where the invisible man was actually invisible. Race is what will keep this black man in his permanent underclass status thus denying him his humanity. It is a powerful read and should not be missed.