49 pages 1 hour read

Danzy Senna

Colored Television

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Before You Read

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Danzy Senna's short story, "Colored Television," explores themes of racial identity and family dynamics. It delves into the experiences of a biracial individual navigating societal expectations and familial relationships, emphasizing the complexities of identity in a multicultural context. Senna's narrative highlights the impact of external perceptions on personal identity and belonging.

Reviews & Readership

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Who should read this

Who Should Read Colored Television?

A reader intrigued by racial identity, cultural critique, and social satire would appreciate Danzy Senna’s Colored Television. Comparable to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah, it targets those exploring themes of race and identity with a sharp, literary lens.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Humor

Satire

Literary Fiction

Topics

Race / Racism

Themes

Identity: Gender

Identity: Race

Society: Class