During my first semester as an English Major I heard multiple references to the Invisible Man. So, I read it over the summer.
This novel is enjoyable as a straightforward story, but amazing when considering what is being said/represented. Ralph Ellison addresses current, past, and general social issues that sound bizarre and real. Obviously color is a major theme in the book. The most memorable scene in to me is when the protagonist is working at a paint factory, adding chemicals to make the white paint more "white."
I would put this book at the top of a short list I would recommend to everyone.
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