Welcome! I am a curious American white girl who is naive to any of the worlds portrayed in Crazy Rich Asians. While reading the book, I found myself Googling everything to try to put it all in context. I thought I would share my findings. Enjoy!
Chapter 9 of Crazy Rich Asians introduces a bit more about Astrid’s background and life today. Astrid is always described as the perfect woman – fabulous, chic, gorgeous,…
Chapter 8 of Crazy Rich Asians finds Nick and Rachel back in New York. Rachel mentions eating w.inter melon soup with Nick and her Mom. According to this…
Crazy Rich Asians, Chapter 7 begins with Eleanor hearing that her son, Nick, is engaged to an ABC (American Born Chinese). A friend mentions that visiting a vacation…
In an unsavory memory in Chapter 4 of Crazy Rich Asians, Astrid recalls an incident involving profiteroles in Paris, France, in relation to her cousin Eddy and a…
Couture in Paris In Chapter 4 of Crazy Rich Asians, Nicholas is speaking to his cousin Astrid about bring Rachel to Singapore. Astrid is on rue de Berri…
As Chapter 3 of Crazy Rich Asians begins, Rachel is speaking with her mother, a real estate agent. Her mother lives in Cupertino, CA, and has just sold…
Johnny Walker Red In comparison to the Hennessy being drunk by Carol’s husband in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 of Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel’s mother mentions Johnny Walker…
Huanghuali Qing Dynasty Bed In Chapter 2 of Crazy Rich Asians, Eleanor is allowed to sit on Carol’s Qing dynasty Huanghuali bed during their bible study meeting. The…
Chapter 2 of Crazy Rich Asians starts with Eleanor attending her friend, Carol’s, bible study in her private bedroom in Carol’s home on Kheam Hock Road, where you can…