The Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison
The Invisible Man is a mystery story; the entire novel is based around a mysterious man who appears to disappear into the night during times of stress and desperation. Griffin, the invisible man, is a scientist who works with a variety of chemicals and puts on a disguise of complete bandages in public. During complicated interactions with the police, Griffin creates major havoc as he gets into many fights, and then terrorizes England with invisibility. His plans include robbing places and setting fires. Will he be caught? Or will the invisible man become the most notorious villain in England?
The Invisible Man will appeal to readers that enjoy sci-fi, mystery and stories revolving around special powers. The novel touches upon topics of betrayal and shows the readers that one’s powers and gifts must be used towards positivity rather than to cause terror and fear. Although Griffin begins opting for crime as a means of survival, readers must understand how to overcome all troubles through positivity and work alongside people that one may trust. I would recommend this book to readers that enjoy mystery and sci-fi based novels as it the stories foundation. -Eesa K.