It was quite a surprise, finding this paperback in the backseat of my mom's car. When I asked her about it, she said that she hadn't been able to get into it, and invited me to take it with me. Out of curiosity, I did. I haven't seen the movie or even the trailer (I barely watch TV and don't get many channels, anyway), but had heard this was a funny read. I needed a funny read.


These days, my mother and I no longer gravitate to the same books as often, but I found that I agreed with her this time--Crazy Rich Asians did not pull me in right away. Since I hate putting books down, I did persist and finish, with mixed feelings. The author does mention some interesting history, in passing, and the culture of the Singaporean ultra rich is indeed a new reading experience for me. However, 500 pages of opulence and food descriptions gets old, and the rest is drama.

For me, this was a great commercial for Singapore: it sounds like a lovely island with beautiful beaches and great food. And I will make a point of seeing the movie!