Reviews

Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan

lou_myr's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

kellymarcella's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rosiebp's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

sunny_r's review

3.0

I hate self-sabotage that occurs for no reason and isn’t explained in a sensible way, and I hated Lucie as a character, especially towards the end of the book (George deserves way better). Speaking of, the end of the book was so rushed and random and just barely explained what happened that I finished the book angry and unsatisfied. Overall, a very well-written book reminiscent of Kwan’s earlier works, but FAR more mediocre in terms of characters (who were largely one-dimensional and unlikeable) and plot.

kzhawol's review

4.0

Was good, a bit of a slow read for me. I enjoyed the consistency of the characters, found some of the relationships to grow then consequently crash and burn with no real build up to each downfall or possible downfall. Some of the characters did act a bit frivolous and annoying, even characters of which were not intended to be so. However, the cultural presence, self-formed racism, discovering and enriching the desire to know ones self, and the character depth were all strong points to this book.

meggie82461's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars, rounded up solely for the entertainment factor

fernakat's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

sohare01's review

5.0

Escapist fiction at its frothiest.

melanted215's review

lighthearted

2.75

kaori25's review against another edition

challenging informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0