astridmark's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
An interesting story. I enjoyed myself most of the time, despite all the horrible characters. But I'm always a bit sceptic about stories, where "no communication" is one of the reasons for trouble, and find it quite annoying whenever it's used, but it was fine.
Buuuuut... it was way longer than it needed to be, I would cut about one fourth away
An interesting story. I enjoyed myself most of the time, despite all the horrible characters. But I'm always a bit sceptic about stories, where "no communication" is one of the reasons for trouble, and find it quite annoying whenever it's used, but it was fine.
Buuuuut... it was way longer than it needed to be, I would cut about one fourth away
cconifer86's review against another edition
4.0
Was it brilliant? Not really. Still a really fun and breezy read!
bookishwendy's review against another edition
3.0
I went in with fairly low expectations, as this book hasn't gotten much love from my GR friends. I wanted something fluffy to cheer me up during a rough week, and this book proved a good choice. reading about the excesses of the insanely rich can be fun in small doses. I probably enjoyed it all the more because I'd traveled to Hong Kong and Thailand last month, so I appreciated the food descriptions. The plot veers into silly melodrama, but I thought some of the family drama, especially with regards to the cultural history, was well done. Fun beach read.
lauravials's review against another edition
3.0
Esta novela es entretenimiento puro, una teleserie en formato libro. Realmente fue una excelente manera de ayudarme a salir del bloqueo de lector en el que me he visto inmersa; entre la historia llena de dramas y la cultura de excesos que muestra, imposible aburrirse. Me encantó ver un lado distinto del mundo asiático, algo con lo que estoy super poco familiarizada gracias nuestros medios eurocéntricos, pero mientras más conozco, más interesante se me hace. Todavía no sé si me fascina o me repulsa este mundo de millonarios asiáticos, lo que sí puedo decir es que necesito seguir explorando esta cultura tan distinta a la mía.
Sí, la historia tiene fallas y muchas (escritura algo golpeada, personajes planos, una trama que se extiende innecesariamente con un final demasiado abrupto), pero a veces una solo necesita consumir entretenimiento barato y ser feliz. Gocé cada segundo de esta lectura, así que podríamos decir que cumplió el objetivo.
Y ahora, discúlpenme mientras voy directo a leer el segundo libro, ups...
Sí, la historia tiene fallas y muchas (escritura algo golpeada, personajes planos, una trama que se extiende innecesariamente con un final demasiado abrupto), pero a veces una solo necesita consumir entretenimiento barato y ser feliz. Gocé cada segundo de esta lectura, así que podríamos decir que cumplió el objetivo.
Y ahora, discúlpenme mientras voy directo a leer el segundo libro, ups...
loio's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
"Crazy Rich Asians" presents a vivid portrayal of opulence and extravagance within the context of contemporary Singaporean society. The narrative intricately navigates the intricacies of family, tradition, and social stratification, akin to the multifaceted human relationships and societal structures.
While the book offers a colorful and engaging glimpse into a world of affluence, it remains, for me, a neutral portrayal. The opulent tapestry woven by the author is a spectacle in its own right, yet its focus on materialism and social status raises questions about the depth of human connection and the moral underpinnings of characters. "Crazy Rich Asians" provides a fascinating window into a specific milieu but leaves room for contemplation about the values and priorities it reflects.
While the book offers a colorful and engaging glimpse into a world of affluence, it remains, for me, a neutral portrayal. The opulent tapestry woven by the author is a spectacle in its own right, yet its focus on materialism and social status raises questions about the depth of human connection and the moral underpinnings of characters. "Crazy Rich Asians" provides a fascinating window into a specific milieu but leaves room for contemplation about the values and priorities it reflects.
risabella's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious, shocking, relatable and yet not because of reasons. Poignantly capturing that A. SIAN. STRU. GGLE.