Reviews

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

Only show reviews with written explanations

lilgriff's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Content Warnings

maijao's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

Great book! Compelling story, could not put it down!

kelceyxreads's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This book is darkly funny — zany while still managing to be tender. It’s the a sort of coming-of-age story for Greta, who one might expect had already come of age. I love how she is forced to confront her trauma, to realize who she really is — even when other people aren’t looking. This book has everything: sapphic flings, obsessive romance, dogs, donkeys, bees, gossip, death, honesty, suicidal ideation. Beagin really seems to understand the ways trauma can manifest itself in different kinds of people, which I think played a big role in Greta being such a successful protagonist. She’s weird and funny and dark and sometimes whiny — a questionable lead, at least — but she is also fascinating.