Our summer reading choice for 2018, a powerful novel of a young African American man who leaves his home in the south and goes to Harlem to seek his fortune. Unnamed, the protagonist is involved in a series of events that reinforce his invisibility...often he is not seen in society. Over time, he witnesses violence, is harassed and learns that many can not be trusted...they will use you and discard you. The book is widely regarded as one of the best of the 20th century. It is packed with imagery, meaning and is often reminiscent of jazz solo. After not reading it for many years, it was good to revisit.
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