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Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1)

Kevin Kwan

Start date: January 1, 2020

Finish date: March 31, 2020

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May 20, 2020 R.K. Gold rated it really liked it

maybe I'll write a whole review of it later but for now I very much enjoyed the story and the third person omniscient POV accelerated the characterization so the primary focus could remain on social interactions. ...more

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Jul 05, 2018 SHALINI rated it did not like it

This has to be one of the worst books i have ever read!!!! I mean seriously, this is the first book i have ever given one star rating.
It promises to be this cute love story between a simple girl and a rich boy with a lot of relative drama thrown in. But let me tell you, that love story only covers about 10℅ of the book. The rest is just people talking about how rich they are. Seriously this whole book is describing different beautiful houses and dresses and how much they cost. Everyone is only t ...more

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Sep 30, 2018 M.L. Sparrow rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I want to start by saying that I really enjoyed the film, which is why I decided to read the book afterwards, however, I have to say, I actually thought the film was better, which is unusual for me.

I felt like all the characters in the book were so shallow, which I get is kind of the point, but in the film there were redeeming characteristics and 'good' characters, whereas in the book, I just felt like everyone was so one ...more

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Aug 20, 2018 Rachel (Fablefinder) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Much like the title, this book is crazy. Crazier than the movie, somehow. It's fascinating to delve into Asian culture and everything that comes with it. The whole story is a whirlwind, which portrays its characters and their lifestyle perfectly. It's an addicting and beautifully crafted drama about culture and family, and I could not put it down.

I empathized with Rachel and her in between culture of being Chinese but raised in the United States. She knows Mandarin and she honors her culture, bu ...more

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