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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
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
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
For some reason, I kept putting off reading this book. It would come up on Libby and I would suspend the hold. I’m choosing to believe I just needed to read it at the right time, because I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. It’s the first book in a while that I’ve truly missed when I’m not reading it, and while I was eager to finish it, I was devastated when it was over. Beautiful writing, sad and engaging, but also hilarious and profound.
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Capitol M MESSY. Honestly that kept me going through it- super interesting plot. A transcriber job sounds like a dream tbh. Omes would make me super uncomfy