Reviews

Diamond Grill by Fred Wah

inyolian's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

marxistbeck's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

rojulian8's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

mridula_m's review against another edition

4.0

I read this book to study form and structure when crafting memoir. Fred Wah chose such a powerful way to tell his family history--through poetry and prose. I loved how he told family stories in fragments as few of us remember things in clear, precise detail. Wah's Afterword on hyphenating identities and bio-fiction was a great summary on his writing choices overall and for this book.

caitlin94's review against another edition

3.0

Odd at times, poetic at other points, I enjoyed this book, but I'm not rushing out to recommend it to friends