A review by shirarweiss
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

slow-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? Yes

2.5

I did not like this book. The characters (other than a select few- Nick, Rachel, and a few smaller roles) were insufferable. The book could have been at least 100 pages shorter. It was very hard to keep track of all of the characters and dynamics. I know it was supposed to be a satire but I wasn’t sure when it was real and I honestly didn’t find it very funny. I imagine this makes a much better movie and I am excited to watch it- I think the richness will be much more interesting to see visually and I will be able to keep track of the characters more with seeing faces.
honestly, the best part of the book was the very end, with the focus on just Nick and Rachel’s relationship and the other couples - I thought that was interesting and compelling, I was really rooting for Nick and Rachel, and it was interesting to directly contrast the different couples. Also, what the heck was the thing with Michael faking a mistress? That was bizarre.
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