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A review by eleneariel
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
3.0
I think this book suffers from being a retelling - the parts I found most awkward were where it felt like the author was trying too hard to force his square peg story into the round hole of A Room with a View. It never quite felt like it worked.
It also suffers in comparison to Crazy Rich Asians. It's almost identical in tone and style, the characters SOUND like characters from CRA, but it lacks the heart and flair that made that series special. Somehow in CRA I didn't mind that the dialog is often stilted; here it feels unnatural.
Am I glad I read it? Sure! It was a fun summer read, and if you liked CRA it's still worth your time. Just moderate your expectations.
It also suffers in comparison to Crazy Rich Asians. It's almost identical in tone and style, the characters SOUND like characters from CRA, but it lacks the heart and flair that made that series special. Somehow in CRA I didn't mind that the dialog is often stilted; here it feels unnatural.
Am I glad I read it? Sure! It was a fun summer read, and if you liked CRA it's still worth your time. Just moderate your expectations.