Reviews

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

afrenette's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty

lilyjdist's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

stobblin's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

jgershan14's review against another edition

3.0

loved! and it was different enough from movie, that I still enjoyed even after seeing the movie multiple times. excited to read sequels.

mezthly's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

craftyfairy's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

A fun read with a healthy mix of povs. I liked seeing multiple characters perspectives. I appreciate the descriptions of places and clothing and items. It really makes the concept of wealth come alive to give these details. Main characters were loveable and sweet, and I was rooting for them to be happy. 
Some criticisms: the story was slow to get going but then felt rushed in the resolution at the end. I don't feel like my questions got answered of "how will our characters adapt and cope with these big issues?" I also don't like how Rachel was set up to be an independent and strong woman but then in the second half just became a spectator in her own life. Definitely differs from the movie in that regard and maybe the movie handled it better. I wanted to see her get some type of revenge or justice. 
Also, the family tree at the beginning of the book actually made things more confusing for me. I've never seen a diagram laid out in that way where siblings were arranged in a column and that threw me off. 

loz11's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ariellepb91's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

hannahollihan's review against another edition

I don’t like nick the leading man, and this is was more chick lit/family drama with too many POVs for me

cunleaf's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.75

audiobook 

They really were crazy and rich!
The writer has a very descriptive style and it’s cool!
Now I have to watch the movie again!