Did you find this book humorous?

[Diana Lowery]

Although the book had some amusing parts, it wasn't exactly humorous. Those scenes were more about someone not knowing the culture of the country. As a traveler, I have found myself in those situations and could easily relate to the author's embarrassment.

[Kenechukwu Okoye]

Yes, "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes" by Ali Master is described as having humorous elements. The book is characterized as a compelling, sometimes tense, and often humorous story.

[Oluwagbenga Akangbe]

I did enjoy the book quite a bit, it had it's moments of course and some of the scenes just brought a smile to my face. Clearly, it wasn't like it was a comedy spree or a satirical writing.

[shvarya malai]

It is not a laugh out loud kinda book, but it does keep you pleasantly smiling throughout. Ali has written this in a very amusing manner and I was very much engrossed in his journey.

[Chidera Ezeakolam]

I wouldnt say I found it humorous in the ideal sense, instead, it is more of a powerful and inspiring memoir.

[Jenna Padayachee]

This book was greatly balanced in the sense of communicating some deep and dark matters with doses of humor.
In a sense, this reveals the ability of Ali Master to transcend his challenging life circumstances and constraints, ultimately finding freedom and success on many levels of his life in America.

There were hints of humor as Master reflected on many critical things that confined him in terms of Islam, Pakistani politics, and cases of sexual predators, alcohol abuse, toxicity, murder, death, and possible suicide.
Whenever there were dark moments in the book, these moments were not dwelled on for dramatic effect but either smirked at, brushed off, richly evaluated, or laughed upon through reflection as he progressed further, developing into the journey of his liberation, gratitude, and joy.
The author's tone I found, was dipped in satire, which majorly contributed to this and I suspect my own connectivity to certain subjects he presented and how he presented them made me smile or laugh.

The more directly humorous moments were:

When Judy first met Ali, she suspected him to be a rapist, this was her first impression of the guy she later gets married to,
and,
the moment when Ali decides ( via his mental conversations with God) to help a stranger at the Houston International Airport, by quickly swapping clothes in the men's room so that the guy Calvin, can board his plane with the correct dress code, leaving the gate agent speechless and Judy stunned (when she meets Ali) in baggy Bahama shorts, oversized sneakers and the OP tank top A tense hopeless and emotional situation here was quickly switched up to sheer spontaneity, joy and humor, reflecting on the author's state of spiritual growth and liberation at this point.

[Sunday N Florence]

The memoir offers light and amusing insights into Muslim culture, blending humor with serious themes like minority insecurities in America. The author's wit shines in recounting childhood events in Pakistan, while humorous moments, like the vending machine mishap and cultural comparisons, effortlessly evoke smiles, showcasing his successful transition to life in America.

[Zainab Wasif]

The book is humorous, especially when the author talks about cultural shocks in America. He compares life in Pakistan with life in America in a funny way. These parts don't make you burst into laughter but instead, they make you smile.

[Lisa P Cowling]

I found certain points in the book humourous. Generally, I think I found the style of narration humourous. The way the author described his culture shocks was certainly funny.

[Miriam Ratemo]

These moments aren't about inducing uproarious laughter but rather, they gently coax a smile, leaving you feeling somewhat joyous for the author's successful transition to a country where life seemed better for him.

[Ika Apo]

I found the book more tragic than humorous. Even though there were some light-hearted moments, I still always felt the pressure of the cultural differences.

[Daberechi Precious]

Yes I will say this book is humorous. All through my read it was fun and I enjoyed every bit of it.

[Silvia Orenge]

Yes, the memoir was light and amusing, revealing the myths and beliefs of the Muslim culture. I liked the author's sense of humor in describing his early life and childhood events in Pakistan. Also, the author describes the serious theme of the book of the insecurities faced by a member of the minority community in America in such a light and entertaining manner that readers feel inclined to build a solid and positive opinion about the book.

[Sameeha Ismail]

The tone of the book was lighthearted; the very first chapter convinced me that the author had a subtle sense of humor.

[Ouko Okach]

Then there's the visit to McDonald's, where the author insightfully captures why such a place is a wonderland for children. Many of his observations comparing life in Pakistan with life in America are humorously sketched