About the book
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS.
Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler's life, but there were other, more terrifying issues for him to confront. Being black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming more and more conscious of sexual feelings that he knew weren't \"right.\" He was completely committed to Sela, his longtime girlfriend, but his attraction to Kelvin, whom he had met during his last year in law school, had become more than just a friendship.
Fleeing to New York to escape both Sela and Kelvin, Raymond finds himself more confused than ever before. New relationships--both male and female--give him enormous pleasure but keep him from finding the inner peace and lasting love he so desperately desires. The horrible illness and death of a friend eventually force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.
Editions of Invisible Life
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385494632
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385469685
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307831729
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553476880
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780553751024
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739377260
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739377277
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739377253
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The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS.
Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler's life, but there were other, more terrifying issues for him to confront. Being black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming more and more conscious of sexual feelings that he knew weren't \"right.\" He was completely committed to Sela, his longtime girlfriend, but his attraction to Kelvin, whom he had met during his last year in law school, had become more than just a friendship.
Fleeing to New York to escape both Sela and Kelvin, Raymond finds himself more confused than ever before. New relationships--both male and female--give him enormous pleasure but keep him from finding the inner peace and lasting love he so desperately desires. The horrible illness and death of a friend eventually force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invisible Life about?
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS.
Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler's life, but there were other, more terrifying issues for him to confront. Being black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming more and more conscious of sexual feelings that he knew weren't \"right.\" He was completely committed to Sela, his longtime girlfriend, but his attraction to Kelvin, whom he had met during his last year in law school, had become more than just a friendship.
Fleeing to New York to escape both Sela and Kelvin, Raymond finds himself more confused than ever before. New relationships--both male and female--give him enormous pleasure but keep him from finding the inner peace and lasting love he so desperately desires. The horrible illness and death of a friend eventually force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Invisible Life?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Invisible Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385494632
Is Invisible Life part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Invisible Life Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Invisible Life?
E. Lynn Harris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Invisible Life is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385494632) and paperback(ISBN 9780385469685) and ebook(ISBN 9780307831729) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553476880) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553751024) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739377260) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739377277) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739377253)
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