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A fun read on an Asian-American woman whose boyfriend of two years has neglected to tell her he comes from the highest class of Singapore society before bringing her home for a wedding. Enjoyed all the nuances of wealth and privacy (new money, hidden money, schooling choices, etc) of the elite. Kwan writes vivid descriptions of lush clothing and buildings, and certainly delicious-sounding food. I could have skipped the footnotes (context clues are enough for the various Singaporean phrases) and
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A fun vacation read. The main couple themselves are boring, but the side plots and great details were worth it. The lists of extravagances can get long but I liked getting a fictionalized glimpse into this world, and the food and scenery descriptions make me want to visit Singapore. I'm looking forward to watching the movie and reading the sequels.
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Loved this book! It was a very fun read that I could not put down. Loved the drama, family conflicts and the ridiculous amounts of money being spent by these wacky characters. I didn't realize there was a sequel until after I finished it
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