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Last Tang Standing
by Lauren Ho
3.5 stars
The Last Tang Standing is marketed as a cross between [b:Crazy Rich Asians|16085481|Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1)|Kevin Kwan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364852559l/16085481._SY75_.jpg|21571970] and [b:Bridget Jones's Diary|227443|Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones, #1)|Helen Fielding|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1558869586l/227443._SY75_.jpg|3185154] - although I've not read the latter, I've watched the movies and I think the comparisons with both is pretty apt. Much like Crazy Rich Asians, the book is set in Singapore and the main character, Andrea Tang, has to deal with her overbearing mother who is insistent on her marrying someone, anyone at the "ripe old" age of thirty-three to avoid being the last single Tang of her generation. And like Bridget Jones's Diary, Andrea gets into some pretty embarrassing but hilarious situations.
Unlike Crazy Rich Asians, however, Andrea's life is a lot less luxurious than the Youngs as Andrea is fighting for a coveted promotion to partner at her law firm. The only obstacle that seems to stand in her way is a recent Singapore transplant, Suresh Aditparan, who has recently moved to Singapore after spending most of his professional career in London. However, Andrea's singledom may prove to be an advantage over Suresh, due to his impending nuptials and, likely, fewer work hours in lieu of his wedding-planning. Despite Andrea's rational brain telling her to one-up Suresh, Andrea can't help but to find him likeable and soon enough, develops an attraction to him. Meanwhile, Andrea also chances across Eric Deng, a much older wealthy entrepreneur who seems to represent everything that Andrea's family could want for her - family-oriented, attractive, wealthy enough to do whatever he wishes and utterly devoted to making Andrea happy.
Overall, I think that the book really was quite a lot of fun as Andrea goes through quite a lot of madcap adventures in both her love-life and her professional life. Furthermore, I also thought that both love interests were compatible with Andrea in their own ways and I liked that there wasn't an outright villain involved, which would really cheapen the love triangle. However, I was a little uncomfortable with how Suresh and Andrea's relationship developed.
Regardless, if you enjoy Crazy Rich Asians and Bridget Jones's Diary, it's probably a safe bet that you'll find this book to be an enjoyable, fun read too.
The Last Tang Standing is marketed as a cross between [b:Crazy Rich Asians|16085481|Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1)|Kevin Kwan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364852559l/16085481._SY75_.jpg|21571970] and [b:Bridget Jones's Diary|227443|Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones, #1)|Helen Fielding|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1558869586l/227443._SY75_.jpg|3185154] - although I've not read the latter, I've watched the movies and I think the comparisons with both is pretty apt. Much like Crazy Rich Asians, the book is set in Singapore and the main character, Andrea Tang, has to deal with her overbearing mother who is insistent on her marrying someone, anyone at the "ripe old" age of thirty-three to avoid being the last single Tang of her generation. And like Bridget Jones's Diary, Andrea gets into some pretty embarrassing but hilarious situations.
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For example, how she was so thoroughly hoodwinked by a younger man she meets from online dating.Unlike Crazy Rich Asians, however, Andrea's life is a lot less luxurious than the Youngs as Andrea is fighting for a coveted promotion to partner at her law firm. The only obstacle that seems to stand in her way is a recent Singapore transplant, Suresh Aditparan, who has recently moved to Singapore after spending most of his professional career in London. However, Andrea's singledom may prove to be an advantage over Suresh, due to his impending nuptials and, likely, fewer work hours in lieu of his wedding-planning. Despite Andrea's rational brain telling her to one-up Suresh, Andrea can't help but to find him likeable and soon enough, develops an attraction to him. Meanwhile, Andrea also chances across Eric Deng, a much older wealthy entrepreneur who seems to represent everything that Andrea's family could want for her - family-oriented, attractive, wealthy enough to do whatever he wishes and utterly devoted to making Andrea happy.
Overall, I think that the book really was quite a lot of fun as Andrea goes through quite a lot of madcap adventures in both her love-life and her professional life. Furthermore, I also thought that both love interests were compatible with Andrea in their own ways and I liked that there wasn't an outright villain involved, which would really cheapen the love triangle. However, I was a little uncomfortable with how Suresh and Andrea's relationship developed.
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I'm not really a fan of how Andrea and Suresh got involved with each other before he'd broken things off with his fiancee. And remember what I said about no outright villainy? That's not the case with Suresh's fiancee because she was definitely presented as a total shrew who'd never supported Suresh's graphic novels, who'd cheated on Suresh, who'd intimidated Andrea and who'd wielded power over Suresh's professional life in the law firm too. I'm not sure if this was in an attempt to make Andrea and Suresh's relationship more palatable, in comparison? But it still struck me as pretty weak of Suresh not to break things off with her despite all the problems they were having.Regardless, if you enjoy Crazy Rich Asians and Bridget Jones's Diary, it's probably a safe bet that you'll find this book to be an enjoyable, fun read too.