Shan Andrie T.
Bisnar 8-Mendel
Reading Report no.1
Crazy Rich Asians
By: Kevin Kwan- a Singaporean American novelist best known for his satirical novels Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems.
Plot Summary
Rachel Chu finally made up her mind to
accompany her boyfriend, Nicholas
Young, to his best friend’s wedding in
Singapore. But Nick failed to give his
girlfriend a few key details. One, that his
childhood home looks like a palace; two,
that he grew up riding in more private
planes than cars; and three, that he just
happens to be the country’s most
eligible bachelor. Thrust into the
spotlight, Rachel must now contend with
jealous socialites, quirky relatives and
something far, far worse – Nick’s
disapproving mother. Even though Nick’s
mother found a way to separate Nick
and Rachel, the two managed to fix the
problem and reunite again.
Characters Conflict Setting
Rachel Chu- a Stanford-educated Man vs. Man- most of the time, Place: Singapore, London, New
American of Chinese descent who is the characters are arguing. York, Sydney, Australia, Hong
an economics professor at New York
Kong
University. (dynamic character)
Time: 1986
Nicholas Young- Rachel's boyfriend,
who is a history professor at New
York University as well. (flat Atmosphere: Sad, Happy
character)
Occupation:
Eleanor Young- Nick's mother who Rachel Chu- an economics
disapproves of Rachel. (flat professor
character)
Nicholas Young- a history
Astrid Leong- Nick's fashionable professor
cousin who is referred to as "the
Goddess" and is known for her
beauty and impeccable fashion
Eleanor Young- housewife
sense. (flat character)
Edison Cheng- Nick’s private
Edison Cheng- Nick's private banker
banker cousin who wants his family
to have a picture perfect life.
 Point of View Theme Figure of Speech and Symbols Reflection

Third person point of view Love, bravery We must prove the importance
of loving yourself and leaning on
your family and friends for
support when you need it.