Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

36 reviews

sophieduncan's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault

bookedupchick's review

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

krdavis02's review against another edition

emotional funny informative lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Mental illness

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I ended up really loving this? I was kind of surprised because I had already seen the movie so I thought I would be less invested. But I loved it!! The narrator is fantastic, I loved the characters.
There are a lot of characters to keep track of, but it gets easier through the book.

I would say the one issue I had was when Rachel believed these people she had just met instead of her mom. That made absolutely zero sense to me... 
But the rest was great.

Note for the minor TW I have listed, they are mentioned as part of a story a charafter tells. But it's important to note they come up.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

Not hilarious or heartwarming. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Cursing

Moderate: Body shaming, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts