“[The film’s] storyline is plain yet honest, hilarious yet emotional, heartbreaking yet heartwarming — calmly expressing many cruel yet unchangeable truths and deeply resonating with those who have had similar experiences.”

“Crazy Rich Asians transcends mere entertainment, inviting readers to ponder the intricacies of love, family, and the perennial quest for identity amidst the ever-shifting landscape of societal expectations.”

“As dark as it is becoming, the film's cinematography follows the cultivation of durian that is both metaphorical and visually intoxicating.The fruit, native to Thailand and Southeast Asia, appears as a motif throughout the entire film, cleverly interweaving its fragility and thorns akin to the film's characters.”

“A tearjerker, Wonderland (2023) forces us to question whether the stoicism embodied by many of our own elderly parents conceal their unspoken traumas. More than that, it sheds light on the fact that many elderly fear posing an emotional burden on their loved ones, clinging helplessly to a twisted version of filial piety.”

“This novel... delves into the drama, tragedy, and pain associated with beauty, particularly for women living in a world where beauty can lead to exploitation and sexualization, especially during Indonesia's colonial era.”