I read this as part of my "Asian subcultures" study. I couldn't figure out how much of this book is fact or fiction, but many parts of it were humorous, even if they seemed exaggerated (the scene with Eddie and his crew vs. the neighborhood bullies). Eddie Huang is a self-made, cocky upstart. If you don't like that vibe, you probably shouldn't read this book. But if shenanigans and rule-breakers and mouth-watering descriptions of food is what you enjoy, go for it.