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Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

Kevin KwanFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Singapore • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

950L

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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

4.1

562,865 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.1

562,865 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Singapore • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

950L

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