Armed guards man the estate, round the clock.Īuthor Kevin Kwan returns with a catty as hell and an equally good-natured sequel to his debut and best selling novel, Crazy Rich Asians. Apart from Rachel and Nicholas, author Kevin Kwan also introduces the readers to Nick’s grandmother resides on an estate, hidden completely from the rest of world. As she begins to settle down, Rachel comes to learn that Nick comes from one of the wealthiest families in Singapore and the wedding will be one of the biggest and most expensive in Singapore. Upon arrival, Rachel realizes that Nick had not been completely honest with her, about the wedding and the main purpose of her invitation. Nick Young’s best friend has a wedding, and thus, Nick intends on taking Rachel to the wedding and also using the opportunity to introduce Rachel to his family. To Rachel, nothing seems odd considering the fact that she has no clue of what awaits her in Singapore. The book begins as Nicholas Young, Rachel’s boyfriend invites her to Singapore, so that she can spend a few months with him. In crazy Rich Asians, author Kevin Kwan introduces the readers to an economics professor, one Rachel Chu.

Apart from the fact that Crazy Rich Asians is a fast read, it is also full of many laughs out loud moments and groans as well. The first chapter in Crazy Rich Asians borrows heavily from a poem that Kwan wrote so many years ago, titled Singapore Bible Study. Published in the year 2013, Crazy Rich Asian is a book inspired by Kwan’s childhood experiences in Singapore. In the year 2000, Kwan established a creative studio in New York, where he worked with various prominent clients including New York Times, Ted.com and Museum of Modern Art. While living in New York city, Kwan worked for M&Co, Martha Stewart Living and Interview Magazine. After earning his BA, Kwan then joined Parsons School of Design to pursue a photography BFA. In the US, Kwan joined the University of Houston where he earned a BA in Media studies. When Kwan turned 17 years old, his family relocated to the United States. While growing up in Singapore, Kwan attended the world-renowned Anglo-Chinese School, a school which has produced prominent politicians, athletes and business leaders. Kwan’s great-grandfather was the founder of the oldest bank in Singapore, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation. Born in Singapore, China, Kevin Kwan comes from one of the richest families in China. The list included authors such as Emma Donagoe, Rainbow Rowell, Neal Stephenson and Earnie Cline. In the year 2014, Hollywood reporters shortlisted Kwan among Five Most Powerful Writers to Watch. Kevin Kwan is a Singapore based author known for his satirical novels, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems and Crazy Rich Asians.

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