Reviews

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

wynnsical's review

dark funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love a story with unlikeable characters prompting us to question what we believe. The question of what trauma is, how we carry it with us, and if we have the choice to live with it or not was a theme I enjoyed exploring throughout the novel. I also loved the odd details and side characters like Sabine and her eclectic house and Om and his therapy style that Greta hates.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence

diejoniaa's review

2.0

this is such a hard one to review. while the book was written so well and i enjoyed some good parts i do not think i loved it. there are so many things that didn’t make sense but i’m happy i read it

mariekee's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

motherofhoneybeas's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

madcap989's review

challenging dark funny hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

mapepper13's review

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

2.0

jennamurray10's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

afmartins's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bowa_books's review

dark emotional funny slow-paced

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

4.5

mrsclicquot's review

5.0

What a weird and yet delightful book! It was an original story and it was super fascinating. There were a few passages and scenes that made me laugh (audibly, I looked crazy).

I can’t quite explain why I enjoyed this book but i love the weird ones so