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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Maybe I wanted to give the book 3 1/2 stars for the delicious character Nick and the fated love story between him and Rachel.
Perhaps I would give it 3 1/2 stars because, although I know this book and the lifestyles described therein are based on fact, I do not know the facts, but I’ll bet this is an excellent satire of them.
But, really I would give it 3 1/2 stars because I want to read the sequels. If the book leaves me wanting more, then your rating gets a bump.
Crazy, Rich Asians is based on the timeless premise of all Cinderella love stories. Who doesn’t want to be rescued by the ridiculously handsome and ridiculously rich prince? If you think this story is all about how Rachel doesn’t want that, then you would be wrong.
Rachel is head over heels in love with Nick and his family’s wealth is a surprising bonus. It takes her off guard and she is skeptical, but this is a girl that would be happy to accept the trappings that come with her boyfriend. That is, if it weren’t for the family and “friends” that surround him and mercilessly persecute her.
Stereotypes abound with the Uber-wealthy characters in this book and if I hadn’t read so many reviews assuring us that these Crazy, Rich Asians actually exist, I would write it off as pure fiction.
I enjoyed the subtle references to some of our favorite designers. I especially enjoyed how the designers Americans all clamor for as signs of status and money- are second-hand donations from Goodwill to these people.
The luxuries that are commonplace for them remain part of a dreamscape in our American movies and literature. These people make the Kardashians look like Budweiser girls.
It is a fun trollop through their beyond rich lives, but you can’t help but fight for Rachel and Nick’s love story. You can’t help but root for them, even though you know you have fallen victim to the oldest literary cliche. I guess I am a romantic sucker.
The book is a fun, fluffy summer read, but written with just enough depth to make you care about what happens to our main characters, their love and their lives among these Crazy, Rich Asians.
Perhaps I would give it 3 1/2 stars because, although I know this book and the lifestyles described therein are based on fact, I do not know the facts, but I’ll bet this is an excellent satire of them.
But, really I would give it 3 1/2 stars because I want to read the sequels. If the book leaves me wanting more, then your rating gets a bump.
Crazy, Rich Asians is based on the timeless premise of all Cinderella love stories. Who doesn’t want to be rescued by the ridiculously handsome and ridiculously rich prince? If you think this story is all about how Rachel doesn’t want that, then you would be wrong.
Rachel is head over heels in love with Nick and his family’s wealth is a surprising bonus. It takes her off guard and she is skeptical, but this is a girl that would be happy to accept the trappings that come with her boyfriend. That is, if it weren’t for the family and “friends” that surround him and mercilessly persecute her.
Stereotypes abound with the Uber-wealthy characters in this book and if I hadn’t read so many reviews assuring us that these Crazy, Rich Asians actually exist, I would write it off as pure fiction.
I enjoyed the subtle references to some of our favorite designers. I especially enjoyed how the designers Americans all clamor for as signs of status and money- are second-hand donations from Goodwill to these people.
The luxuries that are commonplace for them remain part of a dreamscape in our American movies and literature. These people make the Kardashians look like Budweiser girls.
It is a fun trollop through their beyond rich lives, but you can’t help but fight for Rachel and Nick’s love story. You can’t help but root for them, even though you know you have fallen victim to the oldest literary cliche. I guess I am a romantic sucker.
The book is a fun, fluffy summer read, but written with just enough depth to make you care about what happens to our main characters, their love and their lives among these Crazy, Rich Asians.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but this is a rare case of liking the movie better than the book. I felt like it kinda rambled on and on about the designer clothes sometimes and I could care less about that aspect.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A book about awful human beings.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn’t like this as much as I wanted to 😩 I normally love books about rich people, and I did enjoy the scenes at the wedding. However, I was looking for rich people drama and there just wasn’t any until the very end and I was over it by then. I hate to say it but I like the movie better.
Fun for what it is. Liked all the memories it brought back of SE Asia for me....though I will always have fonder place in my heart for Malaysia over Singapore I enjoyed all the slang and over the top story line.
This is so not my usual thing. But I've recently discovered that I kind of love messy rich people books. And when this was available on Libby, I figured "why not?"
And it delivered. So many messy rich people. I was furious for Rachel as people tried to ruin her relationship with Nick. I was genuinely shocked when the truth of Rachel's father was revealed (also her "grandparents" were going to blind her?!?!?!).
I just had a lot of fun listening to this and can't wait to watch the movie/finish the series.
And it delivered. So many messy rich people. I was furious for Rachel as people tried to ruin her relationship with Nick. I was genuinely shocked when the truth of Rachel's father was revealed (also her "grandparents" were going to blind her?!?!?!).
I just had a lot of fun listening to this and can't wait to watch the movie/finish the series.
I got so sick of the name brands that I have never heard of and the constant concern of the characters regarding their money and possessions. No one felt concerned about the truly poor people; the rich felt poor if they didn’t have enough to outdo other rich people. It was not funny like the movie.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was indeed better than the mocies, I can say with confidence this is one of the best reading experiences of the year for me. Astrid, Nick, Rachel... I love you guys
Charlie Wu I look forward to seeing more
Charlie Wu I look forward to seeing more
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced