Well. Not only had I not read it, I'd not even heard of it! So when I looked it up and found out it was quite a big thing, and with a movie adaptation coming very soon, well, I was like, I gotta get on that! I went to my library to put myself on the HOLD line, and found out I was number 166. (!)
Y'all probably all know this, but I didn't: the book came out in 2013. And yes, I know a movie adaptation can bring people back to a book. But. 166!! Anyhow, needless to say, I haven't yet read it, or the rest of the trilogy. But I will. Especially after seeing the delightful movie.
I loved this movie. It made me smile A LOT. And cry some. And I learned a lot about Chinese culture, and what it means to be Chinese-American, and how the crazy rich party like it's 1999! Beautiful scenes from Singapore -- there was a wedding scene so breathtakingly beautiful -- and how can you not root for Nick and Rachel? I love them and want them together forever and ever!Here's the thing I love best about the movie: it's happy. Yes, there are struggles, but it has a happy ending. Hopeful romantic me really appreciates movies that dare to be happy! AND, I felt like I was whisked into another culture, another way of life. I saw another face of prejudice. My world widened.
And now I REALLY can't wait to read the book, so I went ahead and bought a copy. :)
Would love to hear others' thoughts about the books or the movie! xo
Haven't read the book or seen the movie yet, but last week when two friends and I came out of a movie, there was a huge group of friends gathered for this movie in costume. They went outside for pics and I really wanted to take one too (but I refrained). I did just watch The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (available on Netflix). I read the book, but it was so long ago that I had pretty much forgotten it. You should put it on your list of movies to watch! Gorgeous scenery, beautiful costuming & a happy ending!
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