<p>My AP class is supposed to be reading The Invisible Man right now, which I find not only depraved at times, but I dislike the writing style immensely (our invisible young man seems to be the only sane person in a world of chaos and it just bothers me). The teacher said we can switch to a different book if we don't feel comfortable reading it. What I am asking is does anybody suggest sticking it out because it will be a common book in college english classes? Or, do you think Pride and Prejudice would be a better book to read? She isn't planning to cover any of Jane Austen even though she loves P&P, and I have never actually been taught any Jane Austen, so I would like to get her most popular novel covered before college. Plus, Jane Austen seems prime for college courses. Which do you recommend? The Inv. Man or P&P?</p>
<p>Personally, I LOVE Pride and Perjudice, we just got done reading it in my AP English Lit. class. You should definitely read it!!! However, we haven't gotten to The Inv. Man yet, so I can't compare the two. Another excellent book is Brave New World. But anyway, even if you do decide to read The Inv. Man, still read P&P, it's amazing, very funny at times, exciting, and just an all-around good book. The movies are both very good too, even the one that is 5 1/2 hours long. ^_^</p>
<p>It really doesn't matter--no one really expects you to have read specific books to then discuss academically. If they want to discuss a book, they assaign it for the class. Switch if you hate the invisible man, but im my opinion Austin isn't very much fun to read.</p>
<p>Edit: I totally agree that brave new world is a good book--had to read it for sophomore history class in HS and loved it.</p>
<p>I think the question of which will be more useful in college depends on the classes you plan to take. If you plan to take African-American Lit classes, then Invisible Man would probably be more useful--if you plan to take British Lit, then maybe Pride and Prejudice. In college, English classes are more narrowly defined than high school, so you can pick and choose.</p>
<p>On a more personal note, I hated Pride and Prejudice, so I vote for Invisible Man.</p>
<p>I read Invisible Man this year in english (senior in HS) and I didn't love the book itself, but the discussion it started in class was invaluable. The writing style is a bit strange, and the characters can be frustrating, but the actual issues Ellison raises.... really important. IMO, stick it out, keep reading, and whatever you do, discuss the book with people in your class, with your teacher, anyone. </p>
<p>Also, after we finished reading IM in class, we watched Spike Lee's Bamboozled. It was amazing. Scary amazing. Watch it after you finish and I promise it will affect you, whether it makes you want to scream, cry, throw up, to turn off the TV.</p>
<p>i hated invisible man -- didn't finish it. can't read jane austen, either (the movie adaptations rock, though). if you want the easier read, go with P&P.</p>
<p>Bing's right. It really does depend on what type of English classes you plan to take and even who teaches them. I mean, at my school, if there are three different professors teaching Intro to American Lit, there's a really good chance that all three will have different reading lists. Read what appeals to you most.</p>