Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan

Title: Rich People Problems
Author: Kevin Kwan
Genre: Fiction

Other books I've read by this author: Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend

Synopsis: Nick Young's grandmother, Su Yi, is on her death bed and everyone is speculating about who will inherit the fabulous family home, Tyersall Park in Singapore. All her children and grandchildren arrive with their families to say goodbye and some try one last attempt to curry favor with Su Yi. What will happen to Tyersall Park? What did Su Yi leave in her will? What did she intend? 

My Thoughts

Another fun and exciting read from Kevin Kwan. The way he puts unexpected twists into the story is so unique. When you read a series by an author you begin to know how they work. In this novel, there were portions where the reader would think, 'this can't really be what the author wants me to believe is happening, he is never that predictable.' And then you keep reading for a while and then you start to believe that maybe that the predictable event is actually happening.
 Then BOOM! SURPRISE TWIST. 
I personally then become annoyed with myself for letting my guard down and believing that Kwan would really be that predictable. It is frustrating and also endearing at the same time. 
If you liked the first two, you will love this one. As the last novel in the series, it wraps up nicely. This series is just so fun.* 

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*Plus, I love the asterisk asides that give details into the rich Asian cultures portrayed in the books.



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House of Gold by Natasha Solomons

Title: The House of Gold
Author: Natasha Solomons
Genre: Historical Fiction


Synopsis: The Goldbaum family has banks across Europe and Greta, of the Austrian House of Goldbaum is engaged to marry her cousin Albert, of the English branch of the family, whom she hasn't met. Getting used to a new home, in a new country, with a new husband is challenging and then with the outbreak of World War I, she has to find the balance between her Austrian family and her new English one.

My Thoughts

Often times books that I read in this genre have characters who fit the stereotypes of the time period. They either follow all the rules to the t, or they are rebelling against the rules of society in a manner that is a little larger than life. 
This novel is a beautiful exception. The characters in this novel are amazingly and surprisingly human. Solomons expresses the inner-most feelings of her characters in a way that makes them incredibly relatable. Though they are mostly affluent Jewish men and women living 100 years ago their relationship dynamics are ordinary and feel so fresh. It is just so honest.
I really loved reading this book, I look forward to reading other novels by this author.

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