Scan barcode
betsw's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Nothing like the popular sitcom that was inspired by this book, this memoir is raw and Huang's frustration with authority figures and institutions that let him down (often, held him down) throughout his development are palpable. He has a balanced perspective and tells his life story with humor and vulnerability. He isn't overly concerned with being "PC" but you can tell he has his own moral code and he sticks to it. The book is full of accounts of personal successes, failures, and learning moments. A very different perspective on growing up in America in the 80's and 90's than I had, and I appreciated a peek into his world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Cultural appropriation
lindsloveslit's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
I had no idea what to expect in this book, as I had never even heard of Eddie Huang before but I LOVED IT. It was a quick read that made me chuckle on many occasions. My favorite part of the book was that it shared how multifaceted he is as a person and how it lead to his restaurant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
abookandaspotoftea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
More...