Kevin Kwan

Kevin Kwan is an Asian-American novelist best known for his satirical novel Crazy Rich Asians.

Early life

Kwan was born in Singapore and lived there until the age of 12 growing up in a privileged upbringing.[1]

Career

Kwan published Crazy Rich Asians in 2013. The book was inspired by a poem he had written years before entitled "Singapore Bible Study."[2] The novel received generally positive reviews upon publication.[3][4][5]

In 2015 Kwan announced he was writing a sequel to Crazy Rich Asians entitled China Rich Girlfriend.[6]

References

  1. ↑ CHRISTENSEN, LAUREN. "Crazy Rich Asians Author Kevin Kwan on the Lavish Culture of Asia’s Upper Crust: “The Reality Is Simply Unbelievable”". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Chung, Paul. "Interview: 'Crazy Rich Asians' Teach Author Kevin Kwan His Love of Fiction". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  3. ↑ MASLIN, JANET. "A Family Blinded by Bling and Fancy Designer Names". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Chung, Candice. "An insider's guide to Crazy Rich Asians". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Govani, Shinan. "Book Review: Crazy Rich Asians, by Kevin Kwan". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Shamsian, Jacob. "Kevin Kwan Q&A: Update on 'Crazy Rich Asians' movie adaptation, and book sequel title announced -- EXCLUSIVE". Retrieved 15 April 2015.

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