Rich People Problems is a fabulous read. Kevin Kwan’s witty writing and highly entertaining characters make Rich People Problems so much fun to read. There are A LOT of characters to keep up with, but once I had them all straight again I didn’t want the book to end. Kwan is a master at depicting familial relationships, and with everyone descending on Tyersall Park, there is much family drama to be had.

I really enjoyed learning more about Su Yi’s background and Tyersall Park itself. Kwan’s descriptions of the ultra-rich lifestyles of certain characters and the outlandish behavior of others, including poor Eddie and Kitty. A fish gets plastic surgery, a socialite has a “personal documentarian”, and a decorator creates a look he called “Ming emperor meets Louis-Napoleon at Studio 54” which includes Tibetan yak hair dyed simmering shades of persimmon. Kwan is truly a master at depicting the absurdity of various characters’ lifestyles in the most hilarious manner. Be prepared to laugh out loud repeatedly.

I was excited to see artist James Turrell receive a shout-out from Kwan. Turrell designed an illuminated tunnel at the art museum near my home, and it remains one of our favorite things to see whenever we visit the museum.

I highly recommend this book and hope there will be another one. I am looking forward to the Crazy Rich Asians movie in the meantime.

I loved reconnecting with the crazy fun family! The family returns because Su Yi is on her deathbed. All can see themselves owning Tyersall Park and all the heirlooms. This is a novel of family drama, luxurious places you think you are there with the characters, and lots of laughter. It is a wonderful conclusion to the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Doubleday for an ARC of the book for an honest review.

Rich People Problems is the third book in Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians series. The title tells it all and yes it's quite better appreciated if the first two books in the series are read first. Fans of the previous books will definitely relish diving into the world of the uber-rich in Asia with its diverse mix of frugality (or as frugal as rich people can get) and ostentatious living. We have billionaires and socialites, old rich, newly rich and star-crossed lovers only because of being the wrong kind of rich. But basically, Rich People Problems is all about family. Told with equal parts humor and an almost insider-like detailed narrative, Rich People Problems will definitely keep readers entertained and engaged with the foibles that only the upper 1% has attained.

Rich People Problems is a fabulous read. Kevin Kwan’s witty writing and highly entertaining characters make Rich People Problems so much fun to read. There are A LOT of characters to keep up with, but once I had them all straight again I didn’t want the book to end. Kwan is a master at depicting familial relationships, and with everyone descending on Tyersall Park, there is much family drama to be had.

I really enjoyed learning more about Su Yi’s background and Tyersall Park itself. Kwan’s descriptions of the ultra-rich lifestyles of certain characters and the outlandish behavior of others, including poor Eddie and Kitty. A fish gets plastic surgery, a socialite has a “personal documentarian”, and a decorator creates a look he called “Ming emperor meets Louis-Napoleon at Studio 54” which includes Tibetan yak hair dyed simmering shades of persimmon. Kwan is truly a master at depicting the absurdity of various characters’ lifestyles in the most hilarious manner. Be prepared to laugh out loud repeatedly.

I was excited to see artist James Turrell receive a shout-out from Kwan. Turrell designed an illuminated tunnel at the art museum near my home, and it remains one of our favorite things to see whenever we visit the museum.

I highly recommend this book and hope there will be another one. I am looking forward to the Crazy Rich Asians movie in the meantime. Thanks to Doubleday and NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

Full of family drama and the deliciously over-the-top decadence readers will expect from the third installment in Kevin Kwan's series, Rich People Problems is enjoyable all the way through. In this book, matriarch Su Yi is on her death bed, and the entire extended family has come together to say their goodbyes... and get one last bid at being the heir to her incredible estate, Tyersall Park. On top of that, Astrid is dealing with an increasingly contentious divorce, and there's a story line involving Kitty that just seems unnecessary for most of the book (it does eventually tie in to the rest of the story).

This family and their associates may be among the wealthy elite of Asia, but they may have missed their callings as politicians, as their devious plotting would be just as at home in that world. The dishy, gossipy tone makes this book (and the two before) just ridiculously fun and entertaining to read. A perfect light read for the summer.

Je me demandais si Kevin Kwan parviendrait à écrire un troisième tome aussi passionnant que les deux premiers. Je n'aurais pas dû m'inquiéter. Il parvient même à se surpasser. Rich People Problems est le meilleur des trois livres. On y retrouve ce qui faisait le charme des précédents : du luxe et encore des marques. Et des personnages qui n'hésitent pas à étaler leur richesse et à l'utiliser pour arriver à leurs fins. Mais on est aussi entraîné dans un tourbillon pétillant d'intrigues, d'histoire (de la région) et de leçons d'architecture et d'art contemporain. Et de descriptions de repas qui mettent l'eau à la bouche. On ne s'ennuie pas une seule seconde.

Et même si ce n'est pas du tout mon monde, j'ai trouvé amusant que les interactions entre les membres de la famille ressemblent beaucoup à ce que je vois autour de moi (notamment dans ma propre famille). Les jets privés en moins. Les problèmes familiaux sont des problèmes familiaux, et finalement, nous vivons tous les mêmes.

Parmi la foule de personnages, j'ai particulièrement aimé Astrid (de fille modèle, elle devient un modèle de femme) et Kitty (et ses crises de... tout). Oliver T'sien est machiavélique juste ce qu'il faut et Edison, totalement psychotique. Des personnalités font également leur apparition, notamment Nigel Barker (noted photographer) et Axel Vervoordt.

J'ai adoré !

Kevin, tu nous en écris un quatrième ?

Welcome back into the world of #CrazyRichAsians! Get ready for a roller-coaster of gossips, intrigues and hilarious characters. Forget the outrageous Russian mafia, Singapore tycoones can do it much much better (plastic eye surgery for a fish...done!) The last 100 pages of the book are a completely change of tone and direction, with a serious focus on WWII secret histories. Those were the times, those were the people! A book worth reading because it is well written and hilarious too.

If you’re stopping by for the first time, here’s some critical information before I get into my review of Rich People Problems: I’m a die-hard Kevin Kwan fan. I tore through his debut novel, Crazy Rich Asians like it was a Chanel sample sale and I had an AmEx Centurion card. It was love from first page. Book two in the series, China Rich Girlfriend, continued the wealth-beyond-belief craziness and now the final book in the series is here. I am not ashamed to admit that I begged the people at Doubleday for an advance copy—and it was worth whatever dignity I lost. (Who am I kidding? I have no dignity when it comes to these books.)

Rich People Problems reunites all of the characters from the previous two novels because the families’ matriarch Su Yi is dying. She lives in an almost mythical home hidden in the midst of Singapore, where the land alone is worth billions of dollars. Leading the fight to gain this home after her death is the foppish and devious Eddie Cheng, who has suddenly been hit with a seismic attack of love for his elderly grandmother. The dark horse in the race is Nick Young, the lead protagonist in Crazy Rich Asians. He’s the man who married his poor, inconsequential ABC (American born Chinese) girlfriend and was disowned by Su Yi. Now Eddie is determined the two don’t reconcile.

This is just one story being played out in Rich People Problems. Astrid is still in the midst of her acrimonious divorce and still in love with tech billionaire, Charlie Wu. Kitty Bing (nee Pong) is trying to spend her husband’s wealth in search of acceptance from the Asian elite, none of whom have forgotten that she was a porn star. Just as she’s starting to make headway she’s upstaged by her step-daughter, Colette Bing, who has moved from disgrace to marrying a British lord.

Plot, in the form of outrageous behavior and scandal, is only one of the reasons to read Kwan’s novels. The main reason, is how he turns satire into high art through his devilishly sublime details. Where else will you read about people with so much money they have plastic surgeons…for their fish? Or where heated towel racks and floors are passé—what you really need are copper warming racks for your clothes so you’re not touched by a morning chill. While this kind of thing sounds unreal, Kwan swears it is all too true. Which means being his research assistant for whatever he does next is now on my bucket list.

Any and all of this makes for wickedly extravagant reading, but it is the fact that Kwan never breaks stride in his ability to capture the personas of people for whom money is an abstract concept. Even social upstart Kitty is already so insulated she can toss off one-liners like

Do you know how many people would sell their servants’ organs for this opportunity?

Equally as mesmerizing as Kwan’s descriptions of houses, clothes, jewelry, art and cars are his drool-worthy references to Asian food. In Rich People Problems it is especially enticing because much of the novel takes place at Tyersall Park and Su Yi’s chef is known to be one of the greatest in all of Asia. She conjures up unheard of delicacies like pumpkin and prawn noodle soup, lor mai kai (steamed rice with chicken in a lotus leaf wrap) and pineapple tarts on a moment’s notice. This is not a novel to be read on an empty stomach.

If you haven’t read the series’ previous novels don’t despair. Yes, they are a platinum chain linking a fantastical world full of schemes, drama and crazy stupid amounts of money, but each stands on its own. You should read them all, but don’t let being a newbie keep you from the unmitigated delight of reading Rich People Problems. My only issue with Kwan? This would appear to be it for the Crazy Rich Asians series and that is wretchedly depressing. Still, don’t waste a moment—given the lunacy of real-life America right now you need this perfect, outrageous antidote. Buy it and step out of our world and into one of frothy, fantastic fun.

It is page turner like the first and second book. I am hooked from the first chapter.
The plot is predictable but the ending surprised me. I think Kevin Kwan sucessfully pulled good twist in the end of the book that leave me in awe in three books in a row and the ending made me forget the boring and mundande part of the book.
I also love how the characters are reaslisticly potray, made the story realistic and beliveable.
Thank you so much Netgalley and Doubleday books for giving me digital review copy for this book in exchange of honest review.

With his first book, Kevin Kwan not only created a book, but a whole genre: Crazy Rich Asians. I had never read anything like it, and enjoyed it immensely. Now Kwan is on his third installment, and he's created an excellent series. Even though the plotlines are completely dissimilar, it reminds me a lot of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series. It always takes me a little while at the beginning to remember who everyone is (I think a family tree at the beginning of the book would be helpful) but Kwan has nevertheless created some very memorable characters. Things are also set up very well for another installment -- although this one is just coming out, I already can't wait for the next one!

I received a free advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a fun book! Hilarious and full of over-the-top, memorable characters.
Rich People Problems is the third book in the Crazy Rich Asians series by Kevin Kwan that follows the ultra-rich (think billionaires and multi-multi-millionaires) that live in Asia. The plot of the third book here involves the decline of the matriarch of the Young family, and the battle for her estate. Many of the characters we’ve grown to love from the previous books are back for more adventure here. Rich People Problems made me laugh out loud in many places, and when I wasn’t reading the book, I was thinking about it and wondering what crazy antics the characters would get into next. The comedic standouts here are Edison “Eddie” Chang, one of Su Yi’s grandson’s who is obsessed with appearance and money, and Kitty Pong Tai Bing, a social climber who has netted her second billionaire, but still isn’t satisfied. Both of these characters sound despicable, and they can be, but Kevin Kwan has written them in a hilarious, loving, way and it really shows that he cares about his characters: the good, the bad, and the in-between. After three books, Kitty has become my favorite character in this series. She steals every scene she is in and I’ve always got a smile on my face when she appears on page. She may not be as kind as Astrid, or as down to earth as Nicholas, but I enjoy reading her ups and downs.
The one downside is that there are so many characters, that it is hard to keep track of everyone. It took me at least a quarter of the book to remember who everyone was, and how everyone was connected. I would’ve really appreciated a character index, or family tree at the beginning of the book to show how everyone is connected. Kevin Kwan writes hilarious footnotes throughout the book (don’t skip them! They have wonderful historical and cultural references, as well as being funny.), and he could really make a family tree worth reading as well as being a great resource for the characters in the series.
I don’t know if this is the last in the series, but I really hope there is another book coming. This book, and the series as a whole, is perfect for summer, and I really enjoyed this entry in the series.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot here, as it might spoil the earlier books in the series, but if you enjoy quirky characters, pop culture references, over-the-top scenery, reading about people with a lot of money, and don’t mind a bit of swearing then you will really enjoy this series!

Bottom Line: Fun and hilarious. A perfect summer read!

Title: Rich People Problems
Author: Kevin Kwan
Publisher: Doubleday
Series: Crazy Rich Asians # 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Rich People Problems" by Kevin Kwan

My Thoughts...

This author gives the reader in this third book in the Crazy Rich Asians series a read of great drama, some hilarious laughs with some characters, wonderful vacations spots, entertainment and scenic descriptions[clothing and jewelry] that will really have you thinking you are looking at a movie right in front of you. What wacky antics that this large family seems to have that will keep you turning the pages to its conclusion to a hilarious series. Be prepared to read of a 'dysfunctional, paranoid, social climbing crazies with some ridiculous fun.' This will be one intriguing, incredible and entertaining read that I would recommend to the readers.

I haven't read the two previous books in this series, but I bought them after reading about 5 pages of this book! I was able to quickly catch up with the action even though I was unfamiliar with the characters or the events of the previous books.

This book takes place a few years after the second book, China Rich Girlfriend. It deals with the illness and death of matriarch Su Yi, grandmother to Nick, one of our main characters. The family scrambles to say goodbye and curry favor with the dying woman, and await the fate of the family compound, Tyersall Park.

I really enjoyed this book. I've read other books dealing with the wealthy and fabulous, but they usually come with a moralizing "money isn't anything" plot. Not so with this book. This book is a soapy frothy romp through the billionaire social circle of Asia. It's a fun inside journey through beautiful locations, couture fashions, amazing food and weird quirks of this wealthy set. The characters are surprisingly nuanced, there are no clear heroes or villains. . Yes, Su Yi and Nick have not spoken in years due to his marriage to Rachel, but Su Yi is treated fairly in the end. Even ridiculous cousin Eddie is redeemed.

This book will be a great beach read this summer. I look forward to reading the first two books in the series!

This series is my utter guilty pleasure! I actually listened to the first two books Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend from Audible, and they were SO amazing to listen to. The accents were outstanding and they were just hilarious. I read this newest installment, and found it just as fun to read in print as it was to listen to the first two. This series has me 1) dying to visit Singapore 2) desperate to own a property like Tyersall Park and 3) so sad I'll never meet Su Yi. Down-to-earth and modern couple Nick and Rachel put all of the ridiculousness and pretentious show of their family and friends into perspective, and let you enjoy this as a completely tongue-in-cheek soap opera. We ALL have an extra cool $3 billion to invest in a pet project, right? I love that Kwan ends this latest book in a way that leaves me desperately hoping for a next installment featuring..........no spoilers, but I love the ending!

Love this final installment in the series. Hilarious!

Kevin Kwan has done it again! I loved entering the luxe world of this book. I loved the Astrid/Charlie and Nicolas/Rachel relationships. It was nice to revisit these characters. The foitnotrs were funny and helpful as always. I would have liked to learn more about Su-Yi's backstory, which sounded interesting. I'm sad that this is the last. CRA installment, but I look forward tonKwan's next book.

I received a digital copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I have been a big fan of Kevin Kwan since his first book, Crazy Rich Asians, which was published in 2013. Needless to say, I was very excited about the opportunity to read the third installment of the series- Rich People Problems.

As the story resumes, beloved matriarch Sun Yi falls ill, and her large extended family flies in from around the world, although it remains to be seen whether they arrive out of filial obligation or because they hope to inherit Tyersall Park, the family compound. Let’s be honest with each other: it’s mostly the latter.

Tolstoy said that “each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”, and this is certainly the case. Prepare yourself for over the top antics as everyone vies for a portion of the estate- never mind that Sun Yi has not actually passed away yet.

Rich People Problems capitalizes on the key points that made the first two books successful: name-dropping of designer brands and mouth-watering descriptions of food. There are several different storylines happening simultaneously, but of course, they all center around the aforementioned soap opera antics.

I would recommend Rich People Problems. I would suggest reading the first two books before tackling this one so that you have a full appreciation of the family dynamic and the numerous ensemble characters. This is a light book (with the exception of one plotline) and it was a fun read. The end of the book leaves the possibility for another entry in the series- perhaps in 2019?- one can only hope! Even if this is to be the end of the series, I am looking forward to the Crazy Rich Asians movie!

I loved this third book from Kevin Kwan! I really like how all of the characters from the previous two books are included; it makes for a smooth transititon from book-to-book. Rich People Problems was nice and long, allowing for Kevin Kwan to develop the characters nicely. Nothing is overlooked, even minor characters from past books are mentioned, which I liked. I was happily surprised quite a few times in this book. There are twists and turns that will blow.your.mind!

Rich People Problems was a great read. This book isn't even out yet, and I can't wait for the fourth (fingers-crossed)!

Another fun read with the characters from the Crazy Rich Asians universe. This book kept me turning the pages to see where the story would go. Surprising in a third installment. Thank you