A review by tabitia
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I wanted a lighter book in between my other reads. For that purpose, it was okay. Normally, it's not my genre – if it's about rich families, then please only in a historical context ;).

I found the beginning almost unbearable (that attitude of the ultra-rich).
From the middle onward, I kind of got used to it, and it became more enjoyable to read. I didn't find it funny though.

What I especially appreciate is that the insights into Southeast Asian/Chinese high society are probably quite authentic, thanks to the author's biography.
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