A review by user2366
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

challenging slow-paced

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

2.0

I started with the audiobook. It was hard to follow. I got my hands on the ebook. I just dont think I am a fan of how it is written. The story has good bones and some very one dimensional characters. Feels very, juvenile.

Notes at 30%

The confession just felt flat. I still dont know what Eden is thinking. Characters should show complexities by now but they don't.

Notes after 50%

It does improve as we get a bit more insight into the characters thinking but its barely written about. 

Notes after finishing the book. 

I wanted to read the crazy rich asian series, but I am going to hold off. The mother is too much for me. The characters felt very flat. I expected so much more out of this book. I got a better sense and  descriptions on the luxuries the character was surrounded with than the characters personalities.  The ending was very predictable as well but I don't mind that.

The dialogue felt stilted, cut and dry. All the dialogue or moments that could have happened was either never mentioned or glossed over. Like when after the two main leads reunite after the mothers interferences, there was half sentence to say they discussed  the mother and their seperation. But there will be pages and pages of art description. 

It really was not my cup of tea.