Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

 Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Reviewer: Minh, Grade 10

Star Rating: 5 Stars

This novel builds around gossip, separation of social class, and people with boundless amounts of time and money. It is a romp through the lives of a group of crazy rich Asians, and a love story between Rachel Chu and Nick Young. Rachel Chu, who is a professor at NYU, falls in love with Nick Young and goes with him to his hometown, Singapore. Never having been exposed to Asian culture, not knowing anything but Nick’s down-to-earth description, Rachel was overwhelmed by their standard of living, not to mention the breathtaking richness of Nick Young’s family. Little does she know, Rachel has to choose whether her love for Nick is strong enough for her to get through the classism and jealousy of his relatives. 

I love the mystery and excitement this book brings, unveiling the glamorous wealth that covers the problem of materialism. Perfectly incorporating a modern kind of love with the midst of the scheming, and balancing out with the fascination of Singaporean-Chinese culture.

However, I can’t get over one big flaw of this novel--its continuous changing of perspective. It constantly skips from one character’s viewpoint to the other, which leaves you confused and wanting to skip to the part you want to read about.

Lastly, this book is perfect for readers who love mystery and enjoy exploring other cultures.