65 pages • 2 hours read
Kevin KwanCrazy Rich Asians
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan follows Rachel Chu, a young Asian American professor, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, for Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee’s high-society wedding. Unbeknownst to Rachel, Nick belongs to one of the wealthiest families in Asia, plunging her into an opulent but treacherous world filled with jealousy and scrutiny. The book includes themes of family secrets, class disparity, and betrayal.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians offers a vivid, humorous, and satirical glimpse into the lives of Asia's ultra-wealthy, sparking praise for its entertainment value and cultural insights. However, some critics feel the plot can be predictable and the characters occasionally stereotypical. Overall, it's an engaging, albeit exaggerated, take on opulence and familial dynamics.
Who Should Read Crazy Rich Asians?
Fans of opulent lifestyles, intricate family dynamics, and sharp social satire will revel in Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians. This novel appeals to readers who enjoyed the social intricacies of Pride and Prejudice and the glamorous escapades in E.L. James's Fifty Shades of Grey.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
950LBook Details
Romance
Humor
Satire
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Society: Class
Relationships: Family