I just bought a copy of this at work on the recommendation of a friend. She blew through all three in less than a week and swears they are amazing. I’m skeptical, but I paid $4 so I can’t complain. I haven’t started it yet.
I had a hard time with the beginning of this book. I abandoned it, but want to try again at some point. I’ve heard the whole series is great. I know…this isn’t much help. 🙂
I think you should set it aside and read something that you’ve been excited to read since you have a short amount of time to get some reading done. That’s probably what I’ll do with this book.
It was a beach read for me, and it sufficed. The movie actually looks better than the book was…I will read the second one on another trip. But I am not wasting the 4 hours I have in the evening on it after work.
I finished, but the characters don’t get any less wealthy, shallow, or self-absorbed. I was stunned by how differently I viewed the book than all those 5-star reviewers. It’s basically the Asian Kardashians. And I detest the original Kardashians, so…
Is is really? I hate the Kardashian’s too. Maybe I will pass on this one. I never had any interest in reading it except that everyone on here kept saying how great it was.
Every character is introduced as carrying *this* bag and wearing *those* shoes or having *that* watch or owning *whatever* furniture… all the things about which I just couldn’t care less. And the characters do mean-girl things to each other throughout the book. Blech.
Of course, I’m in the middle of the biggest “purge” mentality of my life – I just want to get rid of everything I own and simplify, much to my kids’ chagrin! ? Maybe if I had read the book during a different phase of life I would’ve liked it better.
Oh thank goodness! I haven’t been able to work up any interest whatsoever, and with all of the comments raving about these books I thought there was something wrong with me!
I loved this book so much! The author’s snark was so much fun. Yes, some of the supporting characters were bratty, but they helped show a contrast with the main characters, who were great.
Stay-but omg I wanted to smack them all. Those peeps are bat shit crazy! “How will you survive on his salary of 800 thousand per year? He’s not good enough for you.” UMMMM SAY WHAT?!?!?
A friend of mine was reading it and said she would lend it when she was done. I saw her Friday and she said I’m not lending it I won’t waste your time. She knows what I like to read. I think it is an awesome friend who doesn’t let us read books we won’t like.
I’m around there too and feeling the same!
Stay!
Stay!
I just bought a copy of this at work on the recommendation of a friend. She blew through all three in less than a week and swears they are amazing. I’m skeptical, but I paid $4 so I can’t complain. I haven’t started it yet.
Congratulations I did not even last that long.
Glad I’m not the only one. Trying to read it too and am just going to quit. There’s other books I’d rather spend my time on.
Stick with it! It’s gets way better!
I had a hard time with the beginning of this book. I abandoned it, but want to try again at some point. I’ve heard the whole series is great. I know…this isn’t much help. 🙂
Stay !!!
The audiobook has me laughing out loud.
I disliked it and left
It didn’t get better for me. Move on to a better book quickly!
I didn’t like it. Wish I had quit. Didn’t get better for me
Stay . Just a fun read for me. I just started the third book
The problem is I go back to school – work (I’m a teacher) on Thursday and my time will no longer be my time 🙁 (and I’ve got a bunch more on deck 🙂 )
I think you should set it aside and read something that you’ve been excited to read since you have a short amount of time to get some reading done. That’s probably what I’ll do with this book.
@Lindsay great advice! Thank you!
Stay!
I read about 10 pages and gave up. I just couldn’t do it. Maybe I’ll try again later.
Stay!
STAY!!!!! I’m obsessed with these books!! Finished the second one in 2 days. Starting the 3rd tonight
I just started the second one…
@Lita I liked it better than the first!
@Teresa oh good! I’ve got the third one on deck, too…
It was a beach read for me, and it sufficed. The movie actually looks better than the book was…I will read the second one on another trip. But I am not wasting the 4 hours I have in the evening on it after work.
I enjoyed it
I didn’t finish.
I finished, but the characters don’t get any less wealthy, shallow, or self-absorbed. I was stunned by how differently I viewed the book than all those 5-star reviewers. It’s basically the Asian Kardashians. And I detest the original Kardashians, so…
Is is really? I hate the Kardashian’s too. Maybe I will pass on this one. I never had any interest in reading it except that everyone on here kept saying how great it was.
Every character is introduced as carrying *this* bag and wearing *those* shoes or having *that* watch or owning *whatever* furniture… all the things about which I just couldn’t care less. And the characters do mean-girl things to each other throughout the book. Blech.
Of course, I’m in the middle of the biggest “purge” mentality of my life – I just want to get rid of everything I own and simplify, much to my kids’ chagrin! ? Maybe if I had read the book during a different phase of life I would’ve liked it better.
@Andrea I know, that’s how I’m feeling. It’s hard to get into a book when you can’t empathize with the characters 🙁
Stay. I loved it.
Stay!!
Oh thank goodness! I haven’t been able to work up any interest whatsoever, and with all of the comments raving about these books I thought there was something wrong with me!
Go
Ugh I hated it! I read about half of the first one and it was the one and only book I’ve ever abandoned.
Go!
Go don’t waste anymore of your time. I think the movie will be better. The book fell flat and the characters are not likeable.
Keep going!
I couldn’t get into it, set it aside to try again later, maybe I just wasn’t in the right mindset.
I bailed around pg 75. I picked up All We Ever Wanted and I am FLYING through.
I felt the same. I stayed and wish I hadn’t. It did not get better for me….
I loved this book so much! The author’s snark was so much fun. Yes, some of the supporting characters were bratty, but they helped show a contrast with the main characters, who were great.
I live in Singapore and it is very real…unfortunately.
I lived in Hong Kong for 18 months so I saw it there too! Certainly helped me enjoy the book more.
Couldn’t get into it.
Stay-but omg I wanted to smack them all. Those peeps are bat shit crazy! “How will you survive on his salary of 800 thousand per year? He’s not good enough for you.” UMMMM SAY WHAT?!?!?
Welcome to Singapore
Katie, that’s right where I am!
My boyfriends grandma read it right before me. I was texting her while reading saying “omg I’m so glad you guys are normal!”
It’s better if you listen to it.
I agree actually! I did he audio book and it was great! I loved it
Agree – the audio book is good!
Took me awhile to get into it, but after I did and figured out the characters, I really liked it! I can’t wait to read the next one!
Keep going. I’m on page 359 and don’t want to put it down.
Oh no I’m just starting this!
I mean, it’s up to you. I found the book amusing. There’s no depth here but it’s entertaining in the end.
Stay
It took me awhile to get into it, then I loved the characters and the humor. I’m excited to see the movie!
Keep going!
It is a soap opera! Enjoy the fantasy aspect of money is no object.
Stay!! Before king you will be speaking Asian slang lol ?
Alamak!
@Lisa exactly ??
I love this.
Stay!
I was too! Keep going ?
Stay…it’s a hilarious read! Loved all 3.
Stay!
keep going!
Stay it’s a good book! And the others in his series also good
Just got it from a friend who said she couldn’t put it down.
Stsy
I left it….
A friend of mine was reading it and said she would lend it when she was done. I saw her Friday and she said I’m not lending it I won’t waste your time. She knows what I like to read. I think it is an awesome friend who doesn’t let us read books we won’t like.
Stay
When I’m annoyed by a book, I skip to the last chapter or two. I usually want to know how things end.
Stay!
I stayed because I bought it but didn’t love it
I’m reading it now. So far it’s fairly mindless but fun.
Stay!