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A review by nicole_bookmarked
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Colored Television is a sharp, darkly comedic look at the complexities of race, identity, and the challenges of making it in the art world. Set in present-day Los Angeles, the story follows Jane, a biracial novelist, and her husband Lenny, both of whom are talented but financially strapped, trying to raise two young kids,
This book is both funny and cringe-inducing in the best ways, offering a clever satire of the entertainment industry and the compromises artists sometimes make. If you enjoyed Yellowface, you’ll likely appreciate Senna’s ability to blend humor with uncomfortable truths. It’s a readable, thought-provoking novel that keeps you entertained while making you think.
This book is both funny and cringe-inducing in the best ways, offering a clever satire of the entertainment industry and the compromises artists sometimes make. If you enjoyed Yellowface, you’ll likely appreciate Senna’s ability to blend humor with uncomfortable truths. It’s a readable, thought-provoking novel that keeps you entertained while making you think.