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Fresh Off the Boat

Eddie Huang
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Fresh Off the Boat

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Eddie Huang

Fresh Off the Boat

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Orlando, Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fresh Off the Boat by Eddie Huang is a memoir detailing an individual's experiences growing up as a Taiwanese-American. The narrative explores themes of identity, culture, and family. The person shares their journey through childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, highlighting challenges faced while navigating cultural expectations and personal aspirations within a diverse American landscape.

Humorous

Informative

Gritty

Challenging

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

15,695 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eddie Huang's Fresh Off the Boat offers a raw, candid memoir, blending humor with sharp cultural critique. Readers appreciate its authenticity and boldness, though some find its brash tone polarizing. The book’s vivid storytelling and exploration of identity resonate widely, yet its aggressive language may not suit all audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fresh Off the Boat?

A reader who enjoys Fresh Off the Boat by Eddie Huang likely appreciates sharp, humorous memoirs intersecting culture, food, and identity. Fans of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah or Yes Please by Amy Poehler may also be drawn to Huang’s candid storytelling and social commentary.

4.0

15,695 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Orlando, Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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