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Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
Rich People Problems did not detract from my appreciation of the first two books in this trilogy, Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend. Being a fan of satire and having travelled to some of the novel’s Asian places, this absurdist family drama was perfectly up my alley.
The protagonists’ astonishing riches is part of the intrigue and escape that the story offers. I knew these books were based on the author’s background, yet I still thought the situations had been greatly exaggerated for humorous effect. Can somebody be that careless about such things?
It seems that they can. The theme Kevin Kwan kept returning to when discussing his writing process at the most recent Brisbane Writers Festival was the fact that he never intended to write a comedy. He had seen so many odd things as a child that when he related them to a western audience, they came out as funny.
He clarified that many of the real-life individuals who served as the models for the characters in these books weren’t necessarily offended by their publication; rather, they just didn’t see the humour. He didn’t waste any time in reminding the festival goers that the trilogy also deals with some extremely important subjects.
Depth Of Characterization
The people in the film Rich People The challenges of life present problems with multiple dimensions; some are unique, but many are shared by all of us. Many people recognise their family member’s actions for what they are and struggle to strike a balance between their desire to forge their own path in life—seeking deeper significance and genuine happiness—and their familial obligations and loyalty.
The stone’s quality isn’t ideal, but whenever I wore it, it always served as a reminder of how unexpected life can be. Sometimes, what initially seems defective can turn out to be the absolute best thing in the world for you.
Humor is an extremely personal trait. The way a reader reacts to this book will depend on how familiar they are with Asian cultures and affluent culture. The mouthwatering descriptions of Asian cuisine will thrill foodies, while the couture will excite fashionistas.
Rich People Problems is an excellent weekend book with characters you can laugh at but also with. Crazy Rich Asians, the first book in the trilogy, will soon be made into a big-budget movie starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, and Gemma Chan. I’m looking forward to watching this adaptation.
About The Book
Nicholas Young hurries to be by Su Yi’s bedside when he learns that she is dying, but he isn’t there by himself. The whole Shang-Young dynasty has gathered from all over the world to lay claim to the enormous fortune left behind by their grandmother. Nicholas’ childhood house becomes a hub of rumours and sabotage as each family member vies to inherit Tyersall Park, a beautiful estate on 64 prime acres in the centre of Singapore.
Astrid Leong, who is madly in love with her old beau Charlie Wu but is being tormented by her ex-husband—a man hell-bent on destroying Astrid’s reputation and relationship—is in the middle of her own storm as her families fight over treasures. Meanwhile, Kitty Pong, who is married to billionaire Jack Bing, the second-richest person in China, continues to feel inferior to Colette Bing, her new stepdaughter.
The hilarious, gloriously wicked new book by Kevin Kwan reveals the long-buried secrets of Asia’s most privileged families and their rich people problems. It takes us from the elegantly furnished mansions of Manila to the remote private islands in the Sulu Sea, from a kidnapping at Hong Kong’s most exclusive private school to a surprise marriage proposal at an Indian palace, caught on camera by the telephoto lenses of paparazzi.
The Review
Rich People Problems
9 Score
Many of us wonder what being filthy rich is all about. (No, not neuvo riche that's beans compared to the real deal). Kevin Kwan lets us know, in painstakingly specific detail, including name dropping of famous interior designers, the biggest (and best) in couture, culinary artists, fabric designers, on and on and on. Nothing much escapes this author's attention, including the way women dis each other (accurately, I might add), and all things related to one-upmanship in the world of the highest of high finance and how that relates to the top 5% of the world's richest of the rich.
PROS
- Enjoyable Fluff Reading.
- Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy.
- Crazy And Extremely Funny.
- Super Entertaining!
CONS
- Very Disappointed.
- Superficial And Choppy.
- Tedious And Over-Explained.
- Flat And Boring.
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