_cherish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
I could really relate to a lot of what he said about having a temper, and the attitudes and behaviors that used to be acceptable in restaurants. I learned a lot about him that I didn't know. . But I don't support taking drugs when you are depressed or suicidal.
apriladventuring's review against another edition
4.0
Prior to reading this book, I knew who David Chang was and had maybe seen an episode or two of one of his shows. I truly can’t remember what made me pick up this book, but I’m glad I did!
I loved that his writing style just feels like he’s having a conversation with the reader. Everything his difficulty choosing cover art to his afterword and considerations for our current world climate feel real.
This book gives a great deal of insight into David’s thoughts and personality. I have a ton of respect for him not only as a chef, but as a person. He includes many tips and “rules” for becoming a chef, so those who are picking up this book with David as a role model are sure to find lots of inspiration.
I loved that his writing style just feels like he’s having a conversation with the reader. Everything his difficulty choosing cover art to his afterword and considerations for our current world climate feel real.
This book gives a great deal of insight into David’s thoughts and personality. I have a ton of respect for him not only as a chef, but as a person. He includes many tips and “rules” for becoming a chef, so those who are picking up this book with David as a role model are sure to find lots of inspiration.
rissaoffline's review against another edition
5.0
Kinda poignant to pick up a book that talks a lot about wanting to die when you want to die, to put it down and pick it back up a year later - when all you want to do is live - to find it’s about learning how to live… Bookends.
jazzypizzaz's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book because of how much I enjoy Chang's perspective on food and culture in Ugly Delicious, even when his tendency towards fixation on an idea/opinion sometimes frustrates me, and it delivered on that. I'm particularly fascinated by his restaurant concepts as I was previously unfamiliar, even if / especially because some of the later ones sound more like art installations than places intended to feed people. His discussion of his personal life and mental health was eye-opening, although imo no amount of success/ambition is worth the workaholism and difficulty that was necessary for him to get ahead in the restaurant business (which is, to be fair, sort of his point? that it's only because it felt like his only option / way to cope).