A review by gilroi
The Whitewash by Siang Lu

funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 

People will sell you this book as a comedy, and it is. It's hilarious! But it's also got some genuinely thoughtful, deep shit to say about self-loathing, the nature of entertainment, and the moral axis of representation and whitewashing in Hollywood.