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4.5 because I felt like I just wasn't as invested and there wasn't a whole lot going on like the others.
romance: cute
relationship/writing/plot/characters: awful (there were even typos)
I'll probably rant about this in my september wrap up on my youtube channel
relationship/writing/plot/characters: awful (there were even typos)
I'll probably rant about this in my september wrap up on my youtube channel
Crazy Rich Asians; sounds crazy, right?
It is. But it also goes way deeper than you'd expect it to. The opening chapter consists of Nicholas Young as a young boy taking a trip with his mother, aunt, and cousins. But then the receptionist at the hotel refuses to give them their room because they're asian.
This pulled me in immediately.
I expected a funny satire about a girl who had no idea her boyfriend came from an insanely rich family. What I got was, yes, what I expected, but also a lot about money and values, and how people treat the money they make.
This book is written in a bird's eye view perspective. We watch Rachel Chu and Nicholas Young as Nick brings Rachel to meet his crazy rich family for the first time; we also follow Nick's cousin Astrid as she discovers her husband may be cheating on her; Nick's mother, Eleanor, as she disapproves her son's relationship, and a few other characters we meet along the way. I always talk about how I don't like dual-perspectives, or books that hop around characters because it pulls me out of the story, but I think I really need to stop saying that and correct myself: I don't like it when it's not done well, but in this case, it was.
I loved the writing, the characters, the drama, the development. I thought it was all so well done! And don't let how long it took to read fool you, I just had no time to read. But when I did, I would read a least 100 pages at time because I simply couldn't put it down.
So here's my recommendation: if you loved watching OR reading Gossip Girl (or the Private series by Kate Brian... anything dramatic and sometimes heart warming) but you're looking for something more mature now that you're older, READ THIS BOOK.
that is all. but if you have any questions on things I didn't cover, shoot me a comment or dm me!
ps I didn't edit this before I posted cause I'm a lazy, tired uni student
It is. But it also goes way deeper than you'd expect it to. The opening chapter consists of Nicholas Young as a young boy taking a trip with his mother, aunt, and cousins. But then the receptionist at the hotel refuses to give them their room because they're asian.
This pulled me in immediately.
I expected a funny satire about a girl who had no idea her boyfriend came from an insanely rich family. What I got was, yes, what I expected, but also a lot about money and values, and how people treat the money they make.
This book is written in a bird's eye view perspective. We watch Rachel Chu and Nicholas Young as Nick brings Rachel to meet his crazy rich family for the first time; we also follow Nick's cousin Astrid as she discovers her husband may be cheating on her; Nick's mother, Eleanor, as she disapproves her son's relationship, and a few other characters we meet along the way. I always talk about how I don't like dual-perspectives, or books that hop around characters because it pulls me out of the story, but I think I really need to stop saying that and correct myself: I don't like it when it's not done well, but in this case, it was.
I loved the writing, the characters, the drama, the development. I thought it was all so well done! And don't let how long it took to read fool you, I just had no time to read. But when I did, I would read a least 100 pages at time because I simply couldn't put it down.
So here's my recommendation: if you loved watching OR reading Gossip Girl (or the Private series by Kate Brian... anything dramatic and sometimes heart warming) but you're looking for something more mature now that you're older, READ THIS BOOK.
that is all. but if you have any questions on things I didn't cover, shoot me a comment or dm me!
ps I didn't edit this before I posted cause I'm a lazy, tired uni student
I think I found my new favourite contemporary book...
It was full of life, written well, and the characters developed wonderfully. Also (my favourite part) NO ANNOYING CLICHES!!!!
Although Dee seemed to be based off Taylor Swift and Matt off Nick Jonas, I didn't mind because they hold their own without being compared.
I can't wait to see what else Emery Lord has in store for her readers!
It was full of life, written well, and the characters developed wonderfully. Also (my favourite part) NO ANNOYING CLICHES!!!!
Although Dee seemed to be based off Taylor Swift and Matt off Nick Jonas, I didn't mind because they hold their own without being compared.
I can't wait to see what else Emery Lord has in store for her readers!
I absolutely loved this book. So much, it was difficult for me to put it down. Alas, I did put it down when it ended.
I'm sure I loved this book so much because I could relate to - not just the main character, but things in every character. The whole thing just sucked me right in and wouldn't release (or rather, I didn't release the book from my hands).
Basically I'd recommend this book to anyone that is a fangirl themselves. I think anyone who doesn't really understand the obsession behind being a fangirl would not enjoy it (although we all tend to have a little fangirl screaming inside of us.)
5 stars because now I'd love to pick up another one of Rowell's books!
I'm sure I loved this book so much because I could relate to - not just the main character, but things in every character. The whole thing just sucked me right in and wouldn't release (or rather, I didn't release the book from my hands).
Basically I'd recommend this book to anyone that is a fangirl themselves. I think anyone who doesn't really understand the obsession behind being a fangirl would not enjoy it (although we all tend to have a little fangirl screaming inside of us.)
5 stars because now I'd love to pick up another one of Rowell's books!
3.5/5 stars, but rouding up to 4 for goodreads sake. I think I would have normally rated this 3/5 btu I can't help but feel so nostalgic for this story. I almost wish I could read this for a class in uni because I'd love to dissect it and figure out what makes it tick. (haha tick, get it? like the crocodile? yeah)
This story is insanely strange, there was one character I liked and it was sexist and racist, but there's something about it - the idea children forgetting their mothers but feeling like they need one, or the idea that make believe can become real if you believe hard enough - that's very interesting as well. I also enjoyed Barrie's writing style, where the narrator themself has their own personality and opinions and control over the story.
Also, I only read Peter and Wendy and not Kensington Gardens but I'll probably go back to read it at some point.
This story is insanely strange, there was one character I liked and it was sexist and racist, but there's something about it - the idea children forgetting their mothers but feeling like they need one, or the idea that make believe can become real if you believe hard enough - that's very interesting as well. I also enjoyed Barrie's writing style, where the narrator themself has their own personality and opinions and control over the story.
Also, I only read Peter and Wendy and not Kensington Gardens but I'll probably go back to read it at some point.
More soon.
Here's a review on my YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/gyQaPZEoCrs
Here's a review on my YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/gyQaPZEoCrs