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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved the narrator! This was an interesting book. I liked it. I did feel like it wrapped up super deeper quickly. Like, whiplash quick and it was over...
A fun read, although I found it a bit dragging in some parts.
The book could have been a 100 pages shorter if they had left out all the gratuitous name drops.
While the book has gained immense popularity and even inspired a successful movie adaptation, I have mixed feelings about it. On the positive side, the Author does an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of the luxurious world of the Singaporean elites. The descriptions of the lavish parties, designer clothes, and expensive cars are both captivating and fascinating.
Additionally, the book dives deep in details about Asian traditions, customs, and beliefs throughout the book, providing a window into a world that many readers may be unfamiliar with, therefore adds depth and complexity to the story, making it more than just a lighthearted contemporary-lit.
However, the characters in the book are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection or empathy. The protagonist, Rachel Chu, is particularly unrelatable and lacks depth. The book also relies heavily on stereotypes and clichés, portraying Asians as either ultra-wealthy or overly traditional and conservative.
Moreover, the book's pacing is slow. I feel unsatisfied at the ending, leaving several loose ends and unanswered questions. "Crazy Rich Asians" is an entertaining read that offers a glimpse into a world of extreme wealth and privilege, but it falls short on character development and originality. Might give the other books in the series a go.
Additionally, the book dives deep in details about Asian traditions, customs, and beliefs throughout the book, providing a window into a world that many readers may be unfamiliar with, therefore adds depth and complexity to the story, making it more than just a lighthearted contemporary-lit.
However, the characters in the book are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection or empathy. The protagonist, Rachel Chu, is particularly unrelatable and lacks depth. The book also relies heavily on stereotypes and clichés, portraying Asians as either ultra-wealthy or overly traditional and conservative.
Moreover, the book's pacing is slow. I feel unsatisfied at the ending, leaving several loose ends and unanswered questions. "Crazy Rich Asians" is an entertaining read that offers a glimpse into a world of extreme wealth and privilege, but it falls short on character development and originality. Might give the other books in the series a go.
“He should never have invited Rachel to come here without first giving her a crash course in how to deal with his family. ‘Rich, Entitled, Delusional Chinese Families 101.’ Could he really be part of this family?”
[3,5]
I appreciated the fact that the book shares a culture that I don’t know much about. The author seems to really know what he’s writing about and that’s fantastic.
But I felt that not much was happening during the book. I liked it but I didn’t « looooved » it, you know? Still, not a bad book.
I appreciated the fact that the book shares a culture that I don’t know much about. The author seems to really know what he’s writing about and that’s fantastic.
But I felt that not much was happening during the book. I liked it but I didn’t « looooved » it, you know? Still, not a bad book.
the writing style was fine, occasionally funny. I had high expectations for this book, as an asian, I like that this story had a focus on Asians. but the story wasn't for me, I stopped a few chapters in.