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the_literarylinguist's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Antisemitism
berodatheelf's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Antisemitism, and Racial slurs
womanwill's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Antisemitism
manon_misheck's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book may not go down as one of my favorites, but it was exactly what I needed! Kwan brought his signature style to Sex & Vanity that makes you feel like you’re gossiping with your friend who knows all the tea. Us average people of course can’t relate to the ultra-rich characters, but it’s so fun to be a fly on the wall in their world for a bit to escape the heaviness of our reality. Our book club agreed that we would love an entire story about Marian or Freddie! This book came at the perfect time for me, & I really enjoyed it. Now I will continue impatiently awaiting the second Crazy Rich Asians movie!!
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Antisemitism, Fatphobia, Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
CW: mentions of antisemitism, fatphobic comments, death of a parent/spouse (heart complications), witness of a heart complication in a public space, racism & microaggressions (in particular, perpetuated against the Asian community and by family members)
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