Who is your favorite character and your least favorite? Is anyone authentic in Rich People Problems? Is anyone not obsessed with materialism?ĥ. What do you think? Is brand-name-dropping simply being honest.or is it boastful?Ĥ. It's almost like talking about sports, he says, while in the U.S. Talking openly about expensive brands of clothing or cars is prevalent in the book-and in real Singapore high-society, according to Kwan. Compare this level of class-consciousness with other well-known stories of the rich and privileged, say, Downton Abbey or even further back in time to say Pride and Prejudice.ģ. Talk about the ways in which money and status permeate every social interaction in this book, even the most private relationships. Characters in all three of Kevin Kwan's novels define themselves by what and how much they own.
A good place to start a discussion for Rich People Problems is perhaps here: what's wrong with these people? And another starting point: what's funny about them-plastic surgery for a droopy-eyed fish, maybe? (By the way, according to author Kevin Kwan, plastic surgery for fish "absolutely, 100 percent" exists in Singapore.)Ģ. You also get to hear the outrageous thoughts that flow through their minds. You get to glimpse the extreme excesses of the filthy rich. This author's unique perspective and satirical spin on the decadent life of the rich is a fun read.
Well, the book is witty and engaging, filled with outrageous characters, family drama, and scandals that will endlessly delight and entertain. It's so creative and colorful, it just drew me in. Book Review: I'm not sure why I ended up reading this book because it's not my usual genre.
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