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Plot Summary:
- Follows Rachel Chu, an economics professor, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young.
- Rachel discovers Nick's family is one of the wealthiest and most influential in Asia.
- The visit exposes Rachel to the opulent lifestyles and intricate social hierarchies of Asia's elite.
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Main Characters:
- Rachel Chu: An intelligent and independent economics professor from America.
- Nick Young: Rachel's charming boyfriend, heir to a vast fortune.
- Eleanor Young: Nick’s controlling mother, concerned about Rachel's background.
- Astrid Leong: Nick's glamorous cousin with her own personal struggles.
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Themes:
- Wealth and privilege: Exploration of the lives of the ultra-rich and their extravagant lifestyles.
- Cultural identity and clash: Contrasts between Eastern and Western cultures and values.
- Family and tradition: The impact of family expectations and traditions on individual choices.
- Romance and societal pressure: The challenges of maintaining a relationship amid societal scrutiny.
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Narrative Style:
- Satirical and humorous tone that critiques the extravagance and superficiality of the super-rich.
- Richly detailed descriptions of luxurious settings and high-society events.
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