Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan

4 reviews

mishaps's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Racism

Minor: Antisemitism

maggies's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is my second Kevin Kwan book (I think?) and I just don’t think the style is for me. Too much gossip and focus on fancy clothes and rich-people-things. Doesn’t float my boat, and I should probably stop trying to force it. That said, this story was fine. A taste of Pride and Prejudice, even! Just not enough to really satisfy me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Classism, and Antisemitism

nouveau's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Antisemitism, Racism, and Grief

andreamargarita's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I truly enjoy Kwan's writing, I especially appreciate the chapter notes, they are always really funny and while they are not necessary and dont always add much to the story/characters, they are definitely worth reading.
I often enjoy when there are lots of characters to get to know, which this book has, however the romantic aspect of the story just seems a teensy bit unbelievable if not downright ridiculous, the main characters' relationship is basically non-existant and I am supposed to believe it(?).
I understand how

George being back in Lucie's life making here reconsider her choices and future, and how that can be messy with Olivia's movie and all, but I refuse to believe that they were really in love with each other since Capri, maybe if there had been more moments back in NY were we could at least glimpse some sort of foundation for a relationship it would make more sense to me. But a handful of interactions in Italy and NY is not enough for me.

Writing/Writing Style: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Enjoyment: 4/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Racism and Sexual content

Minor: Toxic friendship