Sarong Party Girls

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Set in modern Asia, this story follows a young woman's rise in the opulent city of Singapore, where traditional values clash with contemporary materialism. Approaching twenty-seven, Jazzy devises a plan for herself and her best friends, Sher, Imo, and Fann: by year’s end, they will all have lavish weddings to wealthy Western expats, with Chanel babies as the ultimate status symbols. Jazzy, sharp, spunky, and obsessed with luxury, is determined to succeed. As she pursues her dream of marrying a white husband, this bold yet vulnerable gold-digger exposes the gender politics and class tensions simmering beneath Singapore's glamorous surface, from its lively nightclubs to bustling markets. Navigating her vibrant, stratified world, Jazzy confronts the stark contrasts between newfound wealth and traditional attitudes that threaten her aspirations. As she strives to ascend in Asia's financial hub, the question remains: will Jazzy and her friends achieve their dreams? Told in Singlish—the colorful local English—this narrative brilliantly captures the unique voice of a young woman caught between different worlds, bringing both Jazzy and the city of Singapore to vivid life with remarkable empathy.