Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

33 reviews

shirarweiss's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.5

I did not like this book. The characters (other than a select few- Nick, Rachel, and a few smaller roles) were insufferable. The book could have been at least 100 pages shorter. It was very hard to keep track of all of the characters and dynamics. I know it was supposed to be a satire but I wasn’t sure when it was real and I honestly didn’t find it very funny. I imagine this makes a much better movie and I am excited to watch it- I think the richness will be much more interesting to see visually and I will be able to keep track of the characters more with seeing faces.

honestly, the best part of the book was the very end, with the focus on just Nick and Rachel’s relationship and the other couples - I thought that was interesting and compelling, I was really rooting for Nick and Rachel, and it was interesting to directly contrast the different couples. Also, what the heck was the thing with Michael faking a mistress? That was bizarre.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Classism, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

ihuynhyoulose's review against another edition

emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Racial slurs and Domestic abuse

kiwichill's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Classism, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Colonisation

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Violence, Pregnancy, Body shaming, and Misogyny

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

cecilielaugesen's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

If you can ignore all the racism,  classism and prejudice it is a funny enough read!
A lot of the book was just a bunch of people sitting around and judging others…. And when I say a bunch, I mean a confusing amount of characters and names. To be fair, I don’t think it helped that I listened to the book, but still; so many characters and names.
I actually really liked the ending, and I applaud Rachel for being the badass she is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Classism, Racism, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Bullying

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Drug use, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual assault

sohva's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

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

3.0

The book was fun to listen to while doing chores and needing something to follow but with not too much stakes. The premise is interesting and the plot certainly entertaining. However, way too much of the book is descriptions of different expensive things, which got boring quickly. Also, the main character had hardly any personality. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Bullying

Minor: Pregnancy and Physical abuse

cdoubet's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Classism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Racism, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Racial slurs

Minor: Self harm, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, and Car accident

destynee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-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? No

4.0

As a fan of the movie I’ve always wanted to read the book. To me, it’s just as sweet with more information and insight into the characters. Though I don’t know if I’d put up with Nick and his family…it truly is a romantic book. I wanted Rachel to go off just one good time though but I loved what I read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Cursing

macliffe's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Cursing, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Pregnancy

voldycat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Infidelity

Moderate: Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Rape, Drug use, Pregnancy, Racism, and Kidnapping