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Kevin Kwan

    Kevin Kwan je autorom medzinárodného bestselleru Šialene bohatí Aziati, ktorý bol preložený do viac ako 30 jazykov. Jeho dielo majstrovsky zachytáva opulentný svet a zložité spoločenské dynamiky ultra bohatých. Kwanov štýl je plný ostrého humoru, detailných opisov a nečakaných zvratov, čo čitateľom ponúka fascinujúci a zábavný pohľad na životy najvyššej spoločenskej vrstvy. Jeho romány skúmajú témy identity, rodinných pút a hľadania vlastného miesta vo svete kontrastov.

    Kevin Kwan
    Sex and Vanity
    Lies and Weddings
    Rich People Problems
    The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set
    China rich girlfriend
    Crazy Rich Asians
    • Eden Tong feels out of place, having grown up next to Greshamsbury Manor, overshadowed by the formidable matriarch Arabella and her children: the free-spirited Augie, the golden child Bea, and her childhood best friend, Rufus. When Eden receives an invitation to a lavish wedding in Hawaii, she is unexpectedly drawn back into the family's world and confronts Rufus, who is not only stunning and artistic but also secretly in love with her. However, Arabella has her own agenda; the Greshamsbury family is deeply in debt, and Rufus must secure a wealthy match to save them. Arabella is determined to eliminate any obstacles in her path, including Eden. This engaging narrative takes readers from Hawaii's pristine beaches to the vibrant medinas of Marrakech, through Beverly Hills' glamorous bachelor pads and the opulent English countryside. It’s a humorous, captivating tale that explores themes of love, wealth, and the deceptions we employ to protect them. The book has garnered praise for being a perfect summer read, offering delightful humor and pure entertainment, making it an irresistible choice for those seeking a fun escape.

      Lies and Weddings2024
      3,7
    • Sex and Vanity

      • 368 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      When Lucie Tang Churchill meets George Zao at a lavish Capri wedding, she cant stand him. Worried about what her Mayflower-descended, Wall Street-wealthy family might think of this Hong Kong surfer boy, she returns to the safety of Manhattans Upper East Side. So when she meets Cecil, a suave billionaire more concerned with his Instagram account than the planet, she thinks shes found the perfect way to forget that moonlit night Gloriously decadent and wildly romantic, Sex and Vanity is a delicious satire on the grandest of scales

      Sex and Vanity2020
      3,4
    • Rich People Problems

      A Novel

      • 398 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, returns with a hilarious new novel centered on a fortune-driven family, a jealous ex-wife, and a couture-gown sabotage battle. When Nicholas Young learns that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to her side, joined by the entire Shang-Young clan, all eager to claim their matriarch's vast fortune. As family members compete for Tyersall Park, Nicholas' childhood home becomes a battleground of intrigue and backbiting. Amidst the chaos, Astrid Leong grapples with her feelings for her old love, Charlie Wu, while being tormented by her vindictive ex-husband, who aims to ruin her reputation. Meanwhile, Kitty Pong, married to China's second richest man, Jack Bing, struggles with feelings of inadequacy as she feels overshadowed by her glamorous stepdaughter, Colette Bing. This sweeping narrative spans from opulent mansions in Manila to private islands in the Sulu Sea, featuring a kidnapping at an elite Hong Kong school and a surprise marriage proposal caught by paparazzi. Kwan humorously uncovers the long-buried secrets of Asia's elite and their extravagant dilemmas.

      Rich People Problems2017
      3,9
    • Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians, returns with a wickedly funny novel about social climbing, secret e-mails, art-world scandals, and lovesick billionaires. On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, Asia's most eligible bachelor, Rachel Chu should be ecstatic. She has a stunning Asscher-cut diamond from JAR, a beloved wedding dress from Paris, and a fiancé willing to forgo his inheritance for her. Yet, she mourns the absence of her birthfather, a man she never knew, who won't walk her down the aisle. This changes dramatically when a shocking revelation pulls Rachel into a world of Shanghai splendor beyond her wildest dreams. Here, she encounters Carlton, a bad boy with a penchant for trouble; Colette, a celebrity girlfriend pursued by relentless paparazzi; and the father Rachel has longed to meet. Meanwhile, Astrid Leong, Singapore's It Girl, grapples with the unexpected challenges of having a newly minted tech billionaire husband. This novel takes readers on a romp through Asia's most exclusive clubs, auction houses, and estates, offering an inside look at the lives of the gloriously, crazily rich in Mainland China, and introducing a captivating cast of characters.

      China rich girlfriend2015
      3,8
    • Traditional Chinese edition of Crazy Rich Asians

      Crazy Rich Asians2013
      3,9