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Crazy Rich Asians
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Book Brief
448
Novel • Fiction
Singapore • 2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
950L
Super Short Summary
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan follows Rachel Chu, a young Asian American professor, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, for Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee’s high-society wedding. Unbeknownst to Rachel, Nick belongs to one of the wealthiest families in Asia, plunging her into an opulent but treacherous world filled with jealousy and scrutiny. The book includes themes of family secrets, class disparity, and betrayal.
Humorous
Romantic
Nostalgic
Playful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians offers a vivid, humorous, and satirical glimpse into the lives of Asia's ultra-wealthy, sparking praise for its entertainment value and cultural insights. However, some critics feel the plot can be predictable and the characters occasionally stereotypical. Overall, it's an engaging, albeit exaggerated, take on opulence and familial dynamics.
Who Should Read Crazy Rich Asians?
Fans of opulent lifestyles, intricate family dynamics, and sharp social satire will revel in Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians. This novel appeals to readers who enjoyed the social intricacies of Pride and Prejudice and the glamorous escapades in E.L. James's Fifty Shades of Grey.
562,865 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
448
Novel • Fiction
Singapore • 2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
950L
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