Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

3 reviews

seventhswan's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I remember enjoying the film version of this story, so to tell the truth I was a little disappointed in the book! A lot of the humour felt dated and a bit sexist, but beyond that, I just couldn't get that invested in the plot. As main characters, I didn't care that much for Nick or Rachel, and was far more interested in Astrid's storyline, as she felt more fully fleshed out as a character. I'd recommend Tiffany Tsao's The Majesties over this book as a story centred around ultra-wealthy Asian societies - I've seen them compared before, and think Tsao's work has a lot more depth, better dialogue, and a more coherently paced main plot. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Classism

Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

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

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