It was definitely an enjoyable read but i think I over hyped it for myself.
funny lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

so much more dynamic compared to the movie, and should honestly be considered a horror book at times due to the sheer embarrassment rachel has to go through
lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

Loved this book. Fun, relaxing, and a great escape into the high life of the rich.

Really enjoyed it. It is a touch long at points but a fun read and I loved getting a view into another culture.

metjma's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 32%

The topics and themes were a bit too boring and lighthearted for me
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book totally pulled me out of one of the worst book slumps I've ever experienced. I adored it, which is kind of hilarious because I kept avoiding it thinking I would hate it. It turned out to be a light, entertaining and hilarious read. Admittedly, I love this book that much more because I can identify with the craziness, being half Chinese myself. The inside jokes and footnotes the author included are just GOLD - I can't help but give it 5 stars.
adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

It's a fun read and I loved all the food/fashion descriptions. And despite what anyone may brand this book, if a book transports you to another time and place and you have a giggle along the way, I reckon it's one worth reading.