Reviews with content warning for Domestic abuse - Crazy Rich à Singapour

This is completely out of my normal reading preferences, but I needed a palette cleanser. And it turns out I really enjoy a lighter read once in awhile! This was a really fun read, and I devoured it in like two days. There were times that this ogling at the mega-rich was fun and entertaining, but it did wear on me a bit eventually. The constant obsession with wealth and status felt frustrating at times, knowing how much impact that money could have if directed in a different manner. I know it’s fiction, but we all know this kind of stuff goes on in real life all the time. I actually found Astrid’s storyline on the side to be the most interesting. Especially when she’s in Paris! Having been there so recently made me appreciate those sections so much. I don’t know that I truly care what happens to these characters, but I’ll probably read the next book just because the reading journey here was so fun!

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librariangeorgia's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s so wild and outrageous.

Having watched the film before reading the book, it was more noticeable where things had been rewritten or left out for the movie. I liked the book more though as you got a better understanding of who the characters are and why they behave certain ways. And of course, the missing scenes that were left out of the movie.

My favourite character was Astrid - I really rooted for her all the way through! With the way that everyone else in the family behaved, she came across as the only ‘normal’ person.

Eddie and Eleanor were the worst!! There was no actual need for their attitude - i’m glad their storylines worked out the way that they did!

I’m so looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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laurajeangrace's review against another edition

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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? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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alyon's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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kibbles15's review against another edition

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challenging emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book. The story was cute and engaging. That being said, I felt there was almost too much character development and the story felt a little bit unfinished. While the two main characters' story wrapped in a somewhat satisfactory matter, the side plot with Astrid did not resolve at all. I also feel that there was a lot of language and sexual content that did not contribute to the story at all, thus making the story less appealing to me.

Trigger warnings: racism, classism, bullying

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beckyyreadss's review against another edition

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challenging lighthearted tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I wanted to read this book because I really enjoyed the film and when I found out it was based on a book, I had to read it. I hate to say it though . . . the film was better than the book.

When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and quality time with the man she hopes to marry. But Nick has failed to give his girlfriend a few key details. One, that his childhood home looks like a palace; two, that he grew up riding in more private planes than cars; and three, that he just happens to be the country’s most eligible bachelor. On Nick’s arm, Rachel may as well have a target on her back the second she steps off the plane, and soon, her relaxed vacation turns into an obstacle course of old money, new money, nosy relatives, and scheming social climbers. This book is based in America and all over Asia. It is a fiction romance adult fiction novel.

Okay, let’s start with what I liked about this book: Peik Lin and Nick – they saved this book! Peik Lin was so funny in the film but in the books she is so much more caring but also slightly mischievous, especially when she didn’t get to go into Nick’s house when she dropped Rachel off. But I loved her sweetness and her chemistry and I hope we get to see more of her. Also, I loved Nick, he was so funny and caring and sweet and you can see it from a man’s point of view as to when and how he messed up but did the good o’ thing of big gestures.

The issues I have with this novel is the writing. It was a very slow book, it dragged. But I don’t think the multiple parts helped – I don’t mind a book split in parts but at least carrying on the chapters as normal. When it hit part 2 and started again at Chapter 1 – it sort of confused me, I thought it was three books rolled into one. Another thing is usually, I like multiple POVs but with this book, the chapters say who the POVs are from like Nick and Rachel but then you’ll get Eleanor’s or Peik Lin’s POV in the middle of that, which made it more confusing as it would just switch in a sentence. The whole of part 3 is under as locations so it took me a while to realise which POV this was from.

Overall, I am really disappointed with this book, which hurts because I was so hoping it would be amazing. I gave this book 3 stars because of how slow-paced and confusing it was. I don’t know if I’m going to read the two books in the series but we will see.

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emotional funny lighthearted tense slow-paced

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

4.75

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kcbatts's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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