Genre-
Romance | Comedy | Best Seller | Contemporary Fiction | Fiction | Humor
Audiobook Summary-
Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians is a book to be read by everyone searching for romantic comedies with glamour, drama, and cultural conflicts. The plot revolves around Rachel Chu, an economics professor from New York, who accepts spending the summer with her boyfriend Nick Young in Singapore. Unbeknownst to her, however, Nick hails from one of Asia's richest and most powerful families. Upon arrival in Singapore, Rachel is immersed in a world of opulence, extravagant parties, and merciless social elites who treat her as a stranger. Nick's mother, Eleanor, is particularly dubious of Rachel, feeling that she is not good enough for her son. As Rachel jostles through the heady world of Asia's elite and powerful, she will have to make up her mind if she is ready to fight for her love for Nick despite the pressure and scrutiny from his family. Meanwhile, Nick has to contend with the life of privilege that comes with being heir to a massive fortune. Kevin Kwan presents a tightly written, funny, and colorful tale that mixes romance with cultural observation and social commentary. Crazy Rich Asians is both fun and moving, providing readers with a glimpse into a world where love and money intersect in spectacular fashion.