njhokie14's review against another edition
Just not capturing me. I've tried 2x but there's nothing making me reach for the book.
jenleah's review against another edition
3.0
Silly, fun, soap opera. Reminded me of a book version of the Real Housewives series--The Real Housewives of Singapore. It felt like an inside joke at times, certainly it would have been funnier had I ever lived in Singapore or hobnobbed with billionaires, but alas, I am but a middle class American.
rowens44's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
If I hadn't seen the movie first, this book and all it's characters would've been confusing.
danielledoherty's review against another edition
4.0
this book made me want to buy a luxury apartment.
main take away: don’t omit the fact that you’re a billionaire from your girlfriend before introducing her to your family
main take away: don’t omit the fact that you’re a billionaire from your girlfriend before introducing her to your family
lidz_2tc's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
arsenic's review against another edition
3.0
Livre lu dans le cadre du challenge Popsugar 2019 pour la catégorie A book that includes a wedding
J'avais vu le film dont le livre est adapté donc je connaissais déjà l'histoire : Rachel Chu, une américaine va passer ses vacances à Singapour avec son petit ami qui vient de là bas. Ce qu'elle ne sait pas c'est qu'il vient d'une famille richissime, qu'il est une sorte de célébrité locale et par conséquent un célibataire très en vue.
J'ai bien aimé la construction du livre avec des chapitres très courts centrés sur un personnage. Ça permet de ne pas s'ennuyer.
L'histoire est sympa mais pas transcendante, c'est assez classique : La nouvelle arrivée, la famille qui la déteste,... J'ai préféré les histoires secondaires notamment celle d'Astrid.
Les personnages sont haut en couleur. Certains ont les pieds sur terre, d'autres planent complètement ^^ mais ils ne sont pas très fouillés, ils manquent souvent de profondeur, même les principaux.
Par contre les descriptions de nourriture donnent faim ! :D
J'avais vu le film dont le livre est adapté donc je connaissais déjà l'histoire : Rachel Chu, une américaine va passer ses vacances à Singapour avec son petit ami qui vient de là bas. Ce qu'elle ne sait pas c'est qu'il vient d'une famille richissime, qu'il est une sorte de célébrité locale et par conséquent un célibataire très en vue.
J'ai bien aimé la construction du livre avec des chapitres très courts centrés sur un personnage. Ça permet de ne pas s'ennuyer.
L'histoire est sympa mais pas transcendante, c'est assez classique : La nouvelle arrivée, la famille qui la déteste,... J'ai préféré les histoires secondaires notamment celle d'Astrid.
Les personnages sont haut en couleur. Certains ont les pieds sur terre, d'autres planent complètement ^^ mais ils ne sont pas très fouillés, ils manquent souvent de profondeur, même les principaux.
Par contre les descriptions de nourriture donnent faim ! :D
rachel_reads_regularly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
blueberrycream's review against another edition
4.0
4.75
This book was so good. It was intense and I loved the multiple povs
This book was so good. It was intense and I loved the multiple povs
ksophialydia's review against another edition
4.0
Somewhat in disbelief that I read this book in two days, but it really sucked me in.
I’m not Asian, nor am I exceedingly rich, but I do come from a large extended family and I was able to relate to the drama and the gossip that comes with it. Moving around a lot growing up meant I was always dealing with new social groups, sometimes much more monied than myself. Rachel’s journey of trying to navigate a world so foreign was also relatable.
I loved so many characters in this book, and the ones we’re supposed to loathe I loathed. I liked the way it was written, and even with all the POV characters it never felt too busy or hard to follow. Each character’s journey was distinctive, and really quite fulfilling in the end. (Shout out to Charlie for being an amazing human being.)
Onto the next one, because I have no self-control.
I’m not Asian, nor am I exceedingly rich, but I do come from a large extended family and I was able to relate to the drama and the gossip that comes with it. Moving around a lot growing up meant I was always dealing with new social groups, sometimes much more monied than myself. Rachel’s journey of trying to navigate a world so foreign was also relatable.
I loved so many characters in this book, and the ones we’re supposed to loathe I loathed. I liked the way it was written, and even with all the POV characters it never felt too busy or hard to follow. Each character’s journey was distinctive, and really quite fulfilling in the end. (Shout out to Charlie for being an amazing human being.)
Onto the next one, because I have no self-control.
kbeyer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75