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Invisible Man: Chapters 3-5
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Invisible Man: Chapters 3-5

"he’s learned to repress not only his emotions but his humanity"

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Jeremy Anderberg
Feb 16, 2025
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Hello, readers!

What a book. I just can’t quite wrap my head around it. There are times where the narrative makes sense . . . and times where it feels warped. There are times where Ellison’s writing is punchy and straightforward . . . and times where it flourishes with lyrical beauty. I have a hard time saying I’m loving it, at this point, but I also fi…

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