Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

2 reviews

zappapow's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

Kevin Kwan needs to learn when to stop introducing new characters and just focus on the characters he has already written a story about. The cast kept growing, to the story's detriment. 

Many of the characters were not necessary, and by the time the story started to wrap up there were too many plotlines going on to really have a neat ending. Overall, I think this book needed fewer random plot twists thrown in at the end and more time spent making the characters compelling. Also the sheer amount of wealth these people have got nauseating after a while. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gore, Hate crime, and Panic attacks/disorders

theuncannydani's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Car accident, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Stalking