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Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

32 reviews

beckyyreadss's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted 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? No

3.0

 I wanted to read this book because I really enjoyed the film and when I found out it was based on a book, I had to read it. I hate to say it though . . . the film was better than the book. 

When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and quality time with the man she hopes to marry. But Nick has failed to give his girlfriend a few key details. One, that his childhood home looks like a palace; two, that he grew up riding in more private planes than cars; and three, that he just happens to be the country’s most eligible bachelor. On Nick’s arm, Rachel may as well have a target on her back the second she steps off the plane, and soon, her relaxed vacation turns into an obstacle course of old money, new money, nosy relatives, and scheming social climbers. This book is based in America and all over Asia. It is a fiction romance adult fiction novel. 

Okay, let’s start with what I liked about this book: Peik Lin and Nick – they saved this book! Peik Lin was so funny in the film but in the books she is so much more caring but also slightly mischievous, especially when she didn’t get to go into Nick’s house when she dropped Rachel off. But I loved her sweetness and her chemistry and I hope we get to see more of her. Also, I loved Nick, he was so funny and caring and sweet and you can see it from a man’s point of view as to when and how he messed up but did the good o’ thing of big gestures. 

The issues I have with this novel is the writing. It was a very slow book, it dragged. But I don’t think the multiple parts helped – I don’t mind a book split in parts but at least carrying on the chapters as normal. When it hit part 2 and started again at Chapter 1 – it sort of confused me, I thought it was three books rolled into one. Another thing is usually, I like multiple POVs but with this book, the chapters say who the POVs are from like Nick and Rachel but then you’ll get Eleanor’s or Peik Lin’s POV in the middle of that, which made it more confusing as it would just switch in a sentence. The whole of part 3 is under as locations so it took me a while to realise which POV this was from. 

Overall, I am really disappointed with this book, which hurts because I was so hoping it would be amazing. I gave this book 3 stars because of how slow-paced and confusing it was. I don’t know if I’m going to read the two books in the series but we will see. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Domestic abuse

galactic_gigi's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted tense slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Classism, Colonisation, Cursing, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Antisemitism, Car accident, Child abuse, Blood, Body shaming, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Islamophobia

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

catherineduplessis's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

I'm a bit more critical because of all the hype this book gets.

It's good, not mindblowing, but good.
The story was a tad too slow for me, but the ending made it all worth it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Classism

Moderate: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Minor: Kidnapping, Infertility, and Death of parent

uranaishi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Car accident, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Blood, Death of parent, Drug use, Pregnancy, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Kidnapping, Body shaming, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

quirkyhelma's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

It’s a funny book, but there are some parts where reactions are missing. A lighthearted book. Would recommend 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual violence

Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism

bookedupchick's review against another edition

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

yogomagpie's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I was starting to feel fatigued with this book about halfway through. I think it was a combination of the detailed descriptions (I’m mixed on this—I enjoyed visualizing and immersing myself in the glitzy stuff but I also wanted the story to get on with it) and some of the very shallow characters. For example: Eddie. I don’t really understand the point of him being there other than to add an extra coating of crazy rich (which, again, while entertaining I just wanted the story to moooove). Once we got to the wedding everything started rolling and I couldn’t put the book down. Nick finally getting a clue and standing up for Rachel was so satisfying. I absolutely loved the last handful of pages where we learn about Kerry’s past. At first I wasn’t sure if I would continue on to the next book in the trilogy but now I’m interested to read more about what happens next, especially with Astrid.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Child abuse, Bullying, and Infidelity

Minor: Antisemitism

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