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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If not for the setting and the cultural insights this would easily have been a 1 star book. Both the plot and the characters were derivative and shallow. I have lost all desire to watch the movie.
ETA: Just watched the movie and it was way better than the book. I actually enjoyed it. If you don’t like the book, but generally enjoy a silly, shallow, romantic comedy, I would still give the movie a shot.
ETA: Just watched the movie and it was way better than the book. I actually enjoyed it. If you don’t like the book, but generally enjoy a silly, shallow, romantic comedy, I would still give the movie a shot.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Just because some people actually work for their money doesn’t mean they are beneath you.”
I think I'd really give this a 3.5. I liked the story, the characters, and the drama, but there were several times where I just thought the author put in way too much description/fluff and I was just like PLEEEAAASE get on with it!
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What a hoot -- thoroughly enjoyable! I am a bookseller at an independent bookstore and this will definitely be my "Summer Beach Read" recommendation to customers.
Rachel Chu, an Chinese born American economist, agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend and to meet his family. Unbeknownst to her, his family and their circle of relatives and close friends, belong to the super wealthy elite. The adventures and misadventures begin in this funny and often painful look at a culture of tradition and wealth not known to most mere mortals.
Part of 1 of a trilogy that follow these characters. I cannot wait to read the next 2!
Rachel Chu, an Chinese born American economist, agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend and to meet his family. Unbeknownst to her, his family and their circle of relatives and close friends, belong to the super wealthy elite. The adventures and misadventures begin in this funny and often painful look at a culture of tradition and wealth not known to most mere mortals.
Part of 1 of a trilogy that follow these characters. I cannot wait to read the next 2!
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No