Crazy Rich AsiansCrazy Rich Asians
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What it's about
When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, she imagines a humble family home. But Nick has left out a few details: his childhood home looks like a palace, he grew up riding in private planes, and he's the country's most eligible bachelor.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2018. It's a glamorous, funny satire of extreme wealth.
You'll love it if you liked
Lies and Weddings
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Where'd You Go, BernadetteGood to know
It's the first of a trilogy and became a hit 2018 film.
By the numbers
- Readers20 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller78 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #136 of the 233 romances we rank
- #954 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1762 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Crazy Rich Asians worth reading?
Yes. It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2018. It ranks #1,762 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Crazy Rich Asians about?
When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, she imagines a humble family home. But Nick has left out a few details: his childhood home looks like a palace, he grew up riding in private planes, and he's the country's most eligible bachelor.
How long does it take to read Crazy Rich Asians?
About 14 hours (544 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Crazy Rich Asians?
If you liked it, try Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid or Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple.