If you want to find out about the author of Crazy Rich Asians you need to start with the Fresh Air interview podcast. You’ll find out all the dirt about this brilliant guilty pleasure book and film. The grosses are through the roof due to unheard of word of mouth. Kevin Kwan made sure the film adaptation of his book was authentic and true to his vision.

https://www.npr.org/2018/08/20/640281104/crazy-rich-asians-author-kevin-kwan