
Kwan presents a belly-aching feast of stereotypes, rivaling only the sumptuous fusion fare heaped throughout the novel's never-ending banquets. Kwan delves into the world of the Singaporean "overseas" Chinese – an elite breed sporting Huntsman blazers and matching Queen's English accents, who shoot off to island getaways in their private jets.Ĭrazy Rich Asians follows the story of Singapore golden boy Nick, who brings home his naiver than thou "ABC" – American-born Chinese – girlfriend, Rachel, to the dismay of the whole clan comedic culture clashes ensue. But with Kevin Kwan's debut novel Crazy Rich Asians, we've left the familiar waters of kung fu fighting for a whole new wave of stereotypes.
