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  • Lies and Weddings

  • A Novel
  • Auteur(s): Kevin Kwan
  • Narrateur(s): Jing Lusi
  • Durée: 15 h et 7 min
  • 3,4 out of 5 stars (10 évaluations)

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Lies and Weddings

Auteur(s): Kevin Kwan
Narrateur(s): Jing Lusi
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, CNN, Lit Hub, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Reader's Digest, BookRiot, SheReads, PureWow, Publishers Weekly From the iconic internationally bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy: A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners.

"Imagine Crazy Rich Asians mated with Saltburn and you've got Lies and Weddings—a heavenly summertime read!"—Plum Sykes, New York Times best-selling author of Bergdorf Blondes

Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshambury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel has a problem: the legendary Gresham Trust has been depleted by decades of profligate spending, and behind all the magazine covers and Instagram stories manors and yachts lies nothing more than a gargantuan mountain of debt. The only solution, put forth by Rufus’s scheming mother, is for Rufus to attend his sister’s wedding at a luxury eco-resort, a veritable who’s-who of sultans, barons, and oligarchs, and seduce a woman with money.

Should he marry Solène de Courcy, a French hotel heiress with honey blond tresses and a royal bloodline? Should he pursue Martha Dung, the tattooed venture capital genius who passes out billions like lollipops? Or should he follow his heart, betray his family, squander his legacy, and finally confess his love to the literal girl next door, the humble daughter of a doctor, Eden Tong? When a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans—and their reputation—go up in flames.

Can the once-great dukedom rise from the ashes? Or will a secret tragedy, hidden for two decades, reveal a shocking twist?

In a globetrotting tale that takes us from the black sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Los Angeles to the inner sanctums of England’s oldest family estates, Kevin Kwan unfurls a juicy, hilarious, sophisticated and thrillingly plotted story of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all.

©2024 Kevin Kwan (P)2024 Random House Audio
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Ce que les critiques en disent

"Another beach-ready confection starring pampered people in designer clothing behaving badly — this time at a decadent Hawaiian wedding where secrets erupt with the force and heat of lava."The New York Times

"A hilarious, richly detailed family affair that takes place around the world, from Hawaii to Venice to Los Angeles to the English countryside."—Megan McCluskey and Olivia B. Waxman, Time

"If you loved Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan’s latest won’t disappoint....Alliances are made and unmade. Fortunes are won and lost. Rich people, trying to get richer, outwit themselves. Poor girls, armed with only their stubborn integrity, stake a claim on happiness. And the laugh lines arrive punctually....Kwan has a gimlet eye.”—Louis Bayard, The Washington Post

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Dreadful Narration

I could not finishit it, the narration was so dreadful. you can hear every breath she takes. there are awkward pauses in middle of sentences and dialog, which makes it sound like it's being read by SiRi but the accents are so terrible, it couldn't possibly be AI.

the story is OK. Iwill try reading it in print.

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Loved It!

As soon as I saw "Lies and Weddings: A Novel" by Kevin Kwan on social media, I added it to my to-read list. It's the second book in his Cities Trilogy, but don't worry if you haven't read the first one, "Sex and Vanity: A Novel". The books aren't linked by plot or characters but by their varied city settings. Each book presents different cities and characters, depicting lives filled with immense wealth, privilege, drama, and secrets.

Although I enjoyed the first book, I loved "Lies and Weddings: A Novel" even more. It reminded me of the thrill and drama of "Crazy Rich Asians". The romance between Rufus and Eden felt more believable than that of Lucy and George from the first book. Despite the absence of a comic relief character, I enjoyed the diverse characters and their portrayals. Each character added something to the story and advanced the plot, and while I didn't connect with all of them, I came to understand their complexities.

The story and plot, while extravagant, are believable. They encompass landed gentry, extreme wealth, extravagance, immense pressure, and more. Race and class are prevalent in "Lies and Weddings: A Novel", subtly woven into the story. It doesn't excuse some characters' poor decisions, but it does help explain their actions.

"Lies and Weddings: A Novel" by Kevin Kwan is a highly entertaining read. I finished it in one sitting, eager to see how it ended. I also tried the audiobook version, which was good, but some character voices were stilted and choppy. Despite that, it didn't detract from the overall story.

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The book was fun - But

This would have been enjoyable if there had been different actors for the voices. Many of the characters’ voices were grating and most unpleasant to listen to.
Poor choices for the vocal effects.

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Horrible narration

I had to return this title because the narration was brutal! I will buy the actual book though because I was intrigued by the story and I love all his other books!

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Return to form

Easily Kwan's best book. Introduces fun and interesting new characters that feel as polished as the CRA cast. The performance is strong, and the narrator does a fantastic job, The recording quality is a bit questionable though. Would like to read more with the Lies and Weddings cast.

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