Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

43 reviews

moriahleigh's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Racism, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Drug use

sapphicsoilscientist's review against another edition

I miss books with characters I wouldn’t want to kick in the shins every three pages. This book is full of people that cannot or will not behave themselves. I understand some of them are meant to be poorly behaved because they have so much money, but even the love interest is not a likable person. 
Also the homophobia and rape jokes are more than I have time for. I don’t know how this could be a ‘fun and light’ read for people. I don’t think we read the same book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Classism, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Racism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, and Racial slurs

The further into the book you get, the worse it gets. Nothing about any of these characters made me want to read past all the terrible things happening on the bachelor/bachelorette party.

natia_nfg's review against another edition

challenging funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I actually watched the movie way before reading the book and I love the movie with my whole heart. The book was a quite a surprise for that reason. I had seen commentary on how the movie watered down the themes of the book and I really came to understand that after finishing the book. The satirical nature of the world of the crazy rich was so compelling to read. While I loved how Nick's character was almost blissfully unaware of his world, I found myself feeling a bit frustrated with him, especially because his naiveté came at Rachel's expense. I also loved reading about Astrid and Michael's relationship, especially in conjunction with Nick and Rachel's. The extensive measures that Michael had to take to find a way out, the way that Astrid thought she understood his struggle, is so similar to Nick and Rachel. It becomes more interesting because unlike Nick, Astrid doesn't delude herself into thinking that the money or the family can't seriously impact her husband, but even that level of self-awareness wasn't enough. I also like how the book doesn't perfectly resolve Nick and Rachel's relationship, which makes me even more excited to read the next book. It really is a great book and I felt like I could really imagine the world they live in vividly. My one issue with the book is Bernard Tai🤢🤢. I get it, he's supposed to suck, but he just makes me too uncomfortable for me to overlook it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia

Minor: Racial slurs

toodeadtoread's review against another edition

I wasn’t in the mood for the racism and sexism and misogyny and classism and etc etc  that I could tell was coming

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Infidelity

Minor: Bullying

joemkl's review against another edition

funny relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Classism

copiani's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, and Infidelity

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual content

nbreezy17's review against another edition

emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault

bellebriones's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism

readbycarina's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Infidelity

Moderate: Racism and Bullying

Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Homophobia

taliatalksbooks's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

 Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians was American Psycho minus the violence (for the most part). Obviously the concept was a little different, but the description of designer clothes and emphasis placed on what everyone was wearing and doing reminded me of the classic horror novel. That being said, I loved the immersive nature of this story. I loved getting to experience the Chinese and Singaporean culture through both the eyes of natives and someone outside of the culture. If you’re a fan of intricate (though seemingly superficial) family issues, I would definitely recommend this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Bullying