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Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham
12 reviews
daniellekat's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
I'm a sucker for non-fiction (especially memoir) graphic novels and this was no exception. The author did an excellent job portraying his family's immigration story, and I really enjoyed how he centred each chapter around a certain food. I was expecting slightly more food content but overall everything tied in nicely. Pham was masterful at being able to convey events with little text but I wish there was slightly more "meat" to each chapter. Just as I was getting invested, chapters ended and characters moved on. I also wish years or dates had been included to better get a sense of how much time was passing between events.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
jac_panic_attac's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Racism, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Violence
idesofmarch's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
What a lovely graphic memoir that shares a piece of the immigrant experience, explores cultural identities, and shares the power and magic of food.
The artwork of this book beautifully supports the storytelling, and I love that each chapter is based around a specific food that sparks strong, impactful memories.
The artwork of this book beautifully supports the storytelling, and I love that each chapter is based around a specific food that sparks strong, impactful memories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Xenophobia, War, and Violence
Minor: Vomit
readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
🍲Excellent story telling
🍲Chapters separated/themed by different food/meals
🍲Highly Recommend
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Contains imagery of refugee camps and povertyetoile75's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
mattyb's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Racism
Minor: Vomit
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you to MacKids Books and 01FirstSecond for the finished copy.
It's a graphic memoir that focuses on foods and memories/chapters in the author's life.
These chapters focused on immigration/refugee struggles without fixating on the trauma. Being new, fitting in, financial struggles, trying new things...
One of my favorite chapters/memories is the one on Salisbury Steak. My first, and only exposure to this dish was for school lunches in elementary school.
It's not a full memoir, as the subtitle suggests, it's select memories. And I did enjoy the post script/where are they now section.
Also be prepared to be hungry after reading. Or at least crave some of the foods mentioned.
It's a graphic memoir that focuses on foods and memories/chapters in the author's life.
These chapters focused on immigration/refugee struggles without fixating on the trauma. Being new, fitting in, financial struggles, trying new things...
One of my favorite chapters/memories is the one on Salisbury Steak. My first, and only exposure to this dish was for school lunches in elementary school.
It's not a full memoir, as the subtitle suggests, it's select memories. And I did enjoy the post script/where are they now section.
Also be prepared to be hungry after reading. Or at least crave some of the foods mentioned.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, War, and Violence