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A review by fruitbatwoman
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
It feels bad giving an international bestseller such a low rating, but I couldn't get into this book at all. It took me almost a month to finish, and I almost didn't, but I kept hoping that something or someone in the book would hook me.
The characters were flat, especially the two main characters; the story felt even flatter, and consisted mostly of the author describing just how crazy rich these people are, which I got after the first ten mentions of their private jets and designer clothes (I read more designer labels in this book than ever before); the humor also didn't click with me. While I usually don't mind a bit of telling instead of showing, this book was almost exclusively telling, which bothered me especially when describing character's emotions. What I liked were the insights into Chinese culture, namely the family bonds and the historical aspects.
My one takeaway from this book is that money can indeed solve all your problems - even your love life...
The characters were flat, especially the two main characters; the story felt even flatter, and consisted mostly of the author describing just how crazy rich these people are, which I got after the first ten mentions of their private jets and designer clothes (I read more designer labels in this book than ever before); the humor also didn't click with me. While I usually don't mind a bit of telling instead of showing, this book was almost exclusively telling, which bothered me especially when describing character's emotions. What I liked were the insights into Chinese culture, namely the family bonds and the historical aspects.
My one takeaway from this book is that money can indeed solve all your problems - even your love life...