Does the World Need a Great American Biracial Novel?

Danzy Senna's novel, "Colored Television," follows the story of Jane, a biracial writer-professor who is struggling to write a biracial comedy that defies stereotypes. Jane's personal life is chaotic, with a neurodivergent son, a daughter facing difficulties at school, and a distant husband. The novel explores the challenges of creating a "Great American Biracial Novel" and questions the need for a definitive biracial identity in a society that is increasingly diverse and complex. Senna's satire critiques identity politics, Hollywood's racial profiteering, the American literary canon, academia, and progressive public. Ultimately, the novel suggests that finding a tidy new biracial identity is a futile exercise, but it ends on a hopeful note for Jane and her family. [Extracted from the article]