A review by beckykphillips
Colored Television by Danzy Senna

challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Colored Television introduces us to Jane, a professor on sabbatical who has finally finished her second novel, a sprawling epic around mulatto figures throughout history. However, things take a turn when she brings her novel to her editor and things go on an adventure from there. 

I really enjoyed Colored Television - although some folks found it funny, I actually found it stressful (in an enjoyable way?) as Jane's lies and decisions as she tries to secure some stability for herself start undermining what she already has.