Invisible Man – 100 Pages In

So, I am 100 pages into my re-reading of Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison and trying my best to remain neutral.  I’m looking forward to the magic of the other 5 books nominated for the Best of the National Book Award Winners but this is going to be difficult.  The introduction and prologue of Ellison’s book are stellar.  The battle royal scene–heartbreaking.  And, the social and historical distance travelled down that country road from the school to the Golden Day and back is masterful.  And, as if that wasn’t enough to bias me, I also have such history with this book.  It is without a doubt the novel that turned me into a serious reader.   How then can I even hope to find room in my mind for the other worthy contestants?  What a task.