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macknificent's review against another edition
This started out as a really fun read. However, with each passing chapter it became more tedious, the characters become less likeable, and the author's prejudices became more evident.
I did enjoy this movie for what it was, I don't need the book.
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Animal cruelty
mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Infidelity, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Moderate: Racial slurs, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Racism
kayesomething's review against another edition
- 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
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
- 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
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Child abuse, Bullying, and Infidelity
Minor: Antisemitism
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Xenophobia, Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, Bullying, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Blood and Cursing
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
februaryfriday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
i expected this to be really funny and lighthearted, but it didn’t really live up to my expectations.
firstly, there is very little plot.
most of this book is just crazy rich asians gossiping and estimating how much x is worth and whether they’re worthy of being with, followed by long descriptions of luxurious properties and their interior or the designer someone wore. for me personally, it was really hard to get through and i found myself skimming a lot of it.
the most crucial flaw for me was probably the character’s personality, or lack thereof. they all were shallow and unlikable with very few exceptions, but even those weren’t fleshed out at all. i know the cast is supposed to be that way, but it just wasn’t interesting to me and the characters just could not bring me to care enough, which is why i almost dnf’ed it. in retrospect, maybe i should have since there wasn’t anything happening in the end that was able to change my mind about this novel.
in conclusion, i wouldn’t recommend this if you’re a character driven reader like me who really needs to empathize and identify with the characters they read about, because unless you’re a crazy rich singaporean, you won’t. in that case, it might be better to just watch the movie if you’re interested.
Minor: Animal cruelty
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
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
gatorskulls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Child abuse
beccasbookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, and Homophobia