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Pick a Colour
by Souvankham Thammavongsa
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 stars
Strong recommend
Strong recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Firstly, this book is quirky and weird. But I liked that!
It is the day of an immigrant nail salon owner, and what happens. The writing is beautiful. There isn't a plot or deep character development at 144 pages.
The big subtext is the classism of the customers versus the "Susan" nail technicians, as well as xenophobia and racism.
This book will make me think about it for a long time!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/08/review-pick-colour-earcebook.html
It is the day of an immigrant nail salon owner, and what happens. The writing is beautiful. There isn't a plot or deep character development at 144 pages.
The big subtext is the classism of the customers versus the "Susan" nail technicians, as well as xenophobia and racism.
This book will make me think about it for a long time!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/08/review-pick-colour-earcebook.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Violence, Blood