Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781782393320. Publisher: Corvus. Overview. Crazy Rich Asians is Kevin Kwan's dazzling debut novel, the international bestseller that inspired the smash-hit romantic comedy film. This paperback edition follows Rachel Chu as she travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nicholas Young, only to discover his family is one of the wealthiest and most talked-about dynasties in Asia. Sharp, funny and utterly addictive, it's the perfect pick for readers who love glamorous settings, family drama and a properly page-turning love story.. About the Book. When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend Nicholas Young, she pictures a quiet trip meeting his family and seeing where he grew up. Instead, she is thrown headfirst into a dazzling, cutthroat world of secret family compounds, priceless jewels, and the most coveted couture, a world where the news of Nick's girlfriend catapults Rachel into the epicentre of Singapore's most notorious gossip. The novel is a whip-smart, gleefully satirical tour through the lives of Asia's ultra-wealthy elite, packed with outrageous excess, biting social commentary and unforgettable characters. Kevin Kwan's storytelling made this the first title in a trilogy that famously occupied the top three spots on the New York Times bestseller list simultaneously, and the film adaptation went on to become one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of the decade. This paperback edition cap...