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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Boring, character development was slow and uninteresting. Narrators were not good.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
really great audiobook experience from simon and schuster. loove the chaos and the humor
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found almost nobody in this entire book likeable, esp not Gretta. It was really like the author wanted us to stay looking at the underbelly of the human condition, the faces the characters have that live underneath our social masks but there wasn't anything endearing about most of them. Which is unfortunate cos it left me feeling strung along for the ride.
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i had a pretty fun time reading big swiss! not super deep or meaningful but quirky and endearing in a good way
Quirky, endearing, and charming, Greta does not require much in her life to feel fulfilled. She has a job where she doesn't have to speak to anyone, and she has a dog who keeps her company. We learn about her traumatic past and past experiences, although she doesn't seem affected on the surface.
We are introduced to an extremely unique cast of characters, each of them with distinct, oftentimes bizarre traits. The communication style throughout the story is blunt and straightforward, with no fear of inducing discomfort. Although many serious and possibly triggering issues are addressed in the plot, the tone of the story remains light and playful.
The relationship between Greta and Big Swiss is awkward and very odd. They don't display typical cues of desire or arousal. Their time spent together seems clinical and compartmentalized, with copious amounts of jealousy, possessiveness, indignity, and disregard for others. Although sexually graphic scenes are depicted, it is never done in a salacious way.
The best way I can summarize this book is to expect the unexpected.
Thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for my ARC.
We are introduced to an extremely unique cast of characters, each of them with distinct, oftentimes bizarre traits. The communication style throughout the story is blunt and straightforward, with no fear of inducing discomfort. Although many serious and possibly triggering issues are addressed in the plot, the tone of the story remains light and playful.
The relationship between Greta and Big Swiss is awkward and very odd. They don't display typical cues of desire or arousal. Their time spent together seems clinical and compartmentalized, with copious amounts of jealousy, possessiveness, indignity, and disregard for others. Although sexually graphic scenes are depicted, it is never done in a salacious way.
The best way I can summarize this book is to expect the unexpected.
Thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for my ARC.
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Weirdly addictive
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence