Last Tang Standing
Ratings9
Average rating4.2
Crazy Rich Asians meets Bridget Jones's Diary in this funny and irresistible debut novel about the pursuit of happiness, surviving one's thirties intact, and opening oneself up to love. At thirty-three, Andrea Tang is living the dream: She has a successful career as a lawyer, a posh condo, and a clutch of fun-loving friends who are always in the know about Singapore's hottest clubs. All she has to do is make law partner, and her life will be perfect. And if she's about to become the lone unmarried member of her generation in the Tang clan--a disappointment her meddling Chinese-Malaysian family won't let her forget--well, she doesn't need a man to complete her. Yet when a chance encounter with charming, wealthy entrepreneur Eric Deng offers her a glimpse of an exciting, limitless future, Andrea decides to give Mr. Right-for-her-family a chance. Too bad Suresh Aditparan, her office rival and the last man her family would approve of, keeps throwing a wrench in her plans. Now Andrea can't help but wonder: In the endless tug-of-war between pleasing others and pleasing herself, is there room for everyone to win?
Tags
Moods
Reviews
Popular Reviews
Reviews with the most likes.
One sentence synopsis... The misadventures of 33-year old lawyer Andrea Tang as she navigates her family's wishes, cultural expectations, and her personal happiness.
Read it if you like... the diary style of 'Bridget Jones Diary' - fast, witty, hilarious. Set against the wealthy world of Singapore's elite, ‘Crazy Rich Asians' vibes. Contemporary Asian stories, like ‘Always Be My Maybe'.
Dream casting... Brenda Song could pull off the comic timing needed to play Andrea Tang.
ES/EN
Un libro refrescante, divertido y con espacio para sentirte identificado entre todas las situaciones. La autora tiene una habilidad sorprendente para revelar la mente afilada y rápida que hay detrás de cada línea. También para mostrarme la cantidad de vocabulario que desconozco. Con sus más y sus menos (que son pocos, pero son), ha sido muy disfrutable.
A refreshing, funny book with room to feel identified among all the situations. The author has an amazing ability to reveal the sharp and quick mind behind every line. Also to show me how much vocabulary I don't know. With its pluses and minuses (which are few, but they exist), it was very enjoyable.
