Kevin Kwan
Born: 01-01-1973
Kevin Kwan is a Singaporean-American novelist renowned for his satirical portrayal of Asia's ultra-rich. Born in Singapore and later migrating to the United States, he gained international acclaim with his bestselling novel "Crazy Rich Asians," which became a major film. Kwan's keen eye for detail and humor offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyles and cultural intricacies of Asia's elite, making him a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Kevin Kwan
Quotes
Some people had no sense of the moment. They looked ridiculous in any situation.
The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.
The best revenge is just moving on and getting over it. Don’t give someone the satisfaction of watching you suffer.
You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.
You don’t have to be rich to travel well.
Happiness is not about money and status; it’s about the simple things in life.
Only the very poor, or eccentric, or very rich could get away with living a life as free as she chose to live.
The world was full of men who were all too eager to take credit for a woman’s work.
She was a woman who always had a plan, and she was a woman who always got her way.
Some people just don’t realize how good they have it.
The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.
The only time you look in your neighbor's bowl is to make sure that they have enough. You don’t look in your neighbor's bowl to see if you have as much as them.