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Sex and Vanity
by Kevin Kwan
My last holiday read for this year was Kevin Kwan's Sex & Vanity. And I have to say, no better book to say goodbye to the beach. I loved Crazy Rich Asians trilogy and I wasn't sure what can I expect from this one. ⠀
But I shouldn't not be afraid cause Kwan is an excellent writer, and the best in describing luxurious and frivolous lives of rich and famous. Yes the writing is over the top. Yes, at moments it feels like you're reading the Vouge. But I just love the way he makes little sarcastic side notes and the way he makes his characters so hideous and exaggerated. Also, there are hints of family microaggressions and racism subtly put in the story, so while at first it feels like a light and superficial read, it is actually much more than that. ⠀⠀
This is a love story. Kinda. It's actually a posh retelling of the story "A room with a view", which I sadly didn't read. Yet, at least. I enjoyed the settings in New York and the island of Capri. I cherished all the different characters and the chemistry between Lucy and George was amazing. The only thing I minded is that Lucy wasn't actually really a likable character (though it comes to no surprise considering the society she grew up being part of), and that we actually get to know so little about George who does seem like an amazing character to read more about! ⠀
I heard this one is also planned as a trilogy so I am really looking forward to see where will the story continue.
But I shouldn't not be afraid cause Kwan is an excellent writer, and the best in describing luxurious and frivolous lives of rich and famous. Yes the writing is over the top. Yes, at moments it feels like you're reading the Vouge. But I just love the way he makes little sarcastic side notes and the way he makes his characters so hideous and exaggerated. Also, there are hints of family microaggressions and racism subtly put in the story, so while at first it feels like a light and superficial read, it is actually much more than that. ⠀⠀
This is a love story. Kinda. It's actually a posh retelling of the story "A room with a view", which I sadly didn't read. Yet, at least. I enjoyed the settings in New York and the island of Capri. I cherished all the different characters and the chemistry between Lucy and George was amazing. The only thing I minded is that Lucy wasn't actually really a likable character (though it comes to no surprise considering the society she grew up being part of), and that we actually get to know so little about George who does seem like an amazing character to read more about! ⠀
I heard this one is also planned as a trilogy so I am really looking forward to see where will the story continue.