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Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

21 reviews

laurenleigh's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

This is completely out of my normal reading preferences, but I needed a palette cleanser. And it turns out I really enjoy a lighter read once in awhile! This was a really fun read, and I devoured it in like two days. There were times that this ogling at the mega-rich was fun and entertaining, but it did wear on me a bit eventually. The constant obsession with wealth and status felt frustrating at times, knowing how much impact that money could have if directed in a different manner. I know it’s fiction, but we all know this kind of stuff goes on in real life all the time. I actually found Astrid’s storyline on the side to be the most interesting. Especially when she’s in Paris! Having been there so recently made me appreciate those sections so much. I don’t know that I truly care what happens to these characters, but I’ll probably read the next book just because the reading journey here was so fun!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Violence, and Car accident

helena_chris's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

Honestly a great book, just with so many (purposefully) characters you simply hate. Although the story itself was amazing, the plot twist at the end felt rushed and out of place. #JusticeForAstrid (gurl u deserve better) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism

jenna_justi2004's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

I have a lot to say. Not a fan of the writing style. Or Nicks grandma and mother Eleanor.

When she was talking about Rachel not being good enough it reminded me so much of my mother.

The only normal person in that was Phillip young, nicks father. Idk just wow. I love Rachel and her mom’s relationship. I understand why she did what she did. Amazing. Kinda drawn out, like half of it was chicks talking about wealth and money and how much stuff they had. I didn’t hate Michael because he was also the only normal guy

but the way he reacted towards wealth, but come on man that was a coward move. Anything else would be better.

I mean it’s Astrid, me too man. Makes sense why Charlie is still head over heals for her, because same. And Colin was normal also. I love how genuinely tired he is (even if it’s like depression) there wasn’t really a lot of mental health issues present in it. So I’m glad we got a little of that in it. Bernard is a complete dick.  Fuck him. So overall I loved it, even though it was confusing to follow. I will not remember most of their names finishing the rest of the trilogy though 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

uranaishi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Classism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Cursing

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Car accident, and Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

aseel_reads's review against another edition

funny 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? It's complicated

2.0

my favourite thing about this was seeing rich east asians flaunt their money, that was it. the plot was meh, very predictable and the ending was so vague. there was no growth of characters and the main characters were very flat. i also didn't like the use of a lot of racial slurs and the term exotic used to describe good looking asian people, felt creepy 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol

quirkyhelma's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

It’s a funny book, but there are some parts where reactions are missing. A lighthearted book. Would recommend 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism

bookedupchick's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

Drama 🎭, voyeurism ✈️, and the super rich of Asia 💎

This was a comedic romance full of super rich family drama 🤪 That dynamic of dating between the invisible lines of social classes.

On top of all that, it gives the reader a peek into Asian culture.🎏 I think that’s what I loved the most. All the details about customs and the descriptions of the homes + landscapes. 🎋

Read this if you like ⤵️

🏮 Falling in love with someone above your “social class” trope
🏮 Multiple storylines
🏮 Asian Culture
🏮 Escapism 
🏮 Family Drama

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

kayesomething's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs