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atruthuniversallyacknowledged's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is a sad instance where the movie is better than the book. I absolutely love the "Crazy Rich Asians" movie and I thought I would get that type of spirit when reading the books. If I had read the books first, I probably wouldn't have watched the movie. These books are not terrible and are best suited to a quick beach or airplane read but don't expect the same humor and lightheartedness of the movie.
lou_loo's review against another edition
I had already watched the film and my best friend hyped this book...
However, I just couldn't get into it... I was reading for hours and hours and felt like the story wasn't progressing... It felt like running in a single spot without going forth...
I ended up DNFing it because this book kinda got me into a reading slump.
However, I just couldn't get into it... I was reading for hours and hours and felt like the story wasn't progressing... It felt like running in a single spot without going forth...
I ended up DNFing it because this book kinda got me into a reading slump.
elki's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
kate682's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
melissadegraffbooks's review against another edition
3.0
The first book was my favorite, but finished the others to get the complete story line. Nicholas and Rachel were the characters I most enjoyed but they have lesser roles in the second and third books. Unless you really enjoy drama/copious name-dropping, it's probably fine to just read the first. The movie was good too!
bebeyeah's review against another edition
4.0
It was a delightful series, I have to admit. So much so, that I am actually taking the time to review it, which never happens. Reading about people spending more money than you could probably make in a lifetime is certainly interesting, if not a little bizarre.
What I enjoyed about this series:
1. I ended up getting attached to some of the characters,
2. I liked that many story lines were interwoven, making it worth to try and remember all the characters that were introduced in the first two novels.
3. The food.
4. I am not sure how accurate the cultural aspects were, but I loved them all the same.
What I did not enjoy as much:
1. The constant brand names. While I can appreciate that the author does not just mention the well known ones, such as Versace or Gucci, and makes reference to ones that would only be known by a fashion connoisseur, it really does not help the reader to envision what it is being described. Or at least, that's what happened to me, it got tiring and I ended up skipping a lot.
2. The first book was a bit confusing to read, due to the constant stream of characters and the changing p.o.v. in the middle (or end, or any part) of the chapters. I got used to it, but it can be annoying.
3. While it's an entertaining read, it is not a literary masterpiece. Kevin Kwan had a lot of great ideas but the delivery was not incredible. It is the sort of light reading you do after finishing a mentally taxing novel or while you're relaxing at the beach.
All in all, it was fun!
What I enjoyed about this series:
1. I ended up getting attached to some of the characters,
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particularly Astrid and Charlie. I was rooting for them through all of the books. Really glad they got their happy ending!2. I liked that many story lines were interwoven, making it worth to try and remember all the characters that were introduced in the first two novels.
3. The food.
4. I am not sure how accurate the cultural aspects were, but I loved them all the same.
What I did not enjoy as much:
1. The constant brand names. While I can appreciate that the author does not just mention the well known ones, such as Versace or Gucci, and makes reference to ones that would only be known by a fashion connoisseur, it really does not help the reader to envision what it is being described. Or at least, that's what happened to me, it got tiring and I ended up skipping a lot.
2. The first book was a bit confusing to read, due to the constant stream of characters and the changing p.o.v. in the middle (or end, or any part) of the chapters. I got used to it, but it can be annoying.
3. While it's an entertaining read, it is not a literary masterpiece. Kevin Kwan had a lot of great ideas but the delivery was not incredible. It is the sort of light reading you do after finishing a mentally taxing novel or while you're relaxing at the beach.
All in all, it was fun!
reneeteoh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Too good.. The only acceptable romance trilogy
kayfab's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5