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mattyvreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
This is a really solid memoir. Unfortunately, I was not a huge fan of this book. I did not care for the writing, nor the somewhat appropriative nature of Huang’s comedic voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence
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
mariposa_ca's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Drug use
morgcxn's review against another edition
Awful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, and Sexism
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
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