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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, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Animal death

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

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

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

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Content Warnings

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

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: Classism, Car accident, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

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

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

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: Alcohol, Car accident, Infidelity, and Racism

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

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

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

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: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

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: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Racism

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