Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

29 reviews

rubyslippers96's review against another edition

challenging sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Infidelity, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting and Cursing

sestout's review against another edition

dark funny tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Gore, Alcohol, Suicide, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gun violence, and Mental illness

Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Addiction, Gaslighting, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Bullying, Dysphoria, Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, Eating disorder, Ableism, and Abandonment

tjasmz's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Cursing, Medical trauma, Grief, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Self harm, Stalking, Blood, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping

stomachpains's review against another edition

dark funny reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Cursing, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Abandonment and Addiction

julieghnr's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Gore, Medical content, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Cursing

kieramae1429's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Jen Beagin's "Big Swiss" belongs to the category of unconventional narratives exploring the complexities of life through the lens of a somewhat peculiar and melancholic female protagonist. Much like my experience with Ottessa Moshfegh's "My Year of Rest and Relaxation," I found myself navigating a maze of confusion while delving into the pages of this book. The story revolves around Greta, a middle-aged woman entangled in an unexpected emotional web with Big Swiss, whose therapy sessions Greta transcribes for her job. Initially shrouded in mystery, Big Swiss gradually unfolds as a character, revealing layers of complexity that captivate Greta's attention. As the narrative progresses, Greta finds herself irresistibly drawn to Big Swiss, prompting a deeper exploration of emotions and relationships. Through Greta's perspective, the novel explores the repercussions of a tumultuous childhood, portraying the challenges of navigating adulthood with unresolved emotional baggage. "Big Swiss" serves as a poignant reflection on the struggles and dilemmas one faces while maturing into an individual burdened by the weight of their past.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Infidelity, Cursing, and Grief

febber's review against another edition

dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Animal cruelty, and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Body horror and Cursing

minimimi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Trigger warning: discussion of suicide, domestic violence, stalking, and graphic violence *does not take place in real time, only recalled*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Medical content, Drug use, Stalking, Blood, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Medical trauma, and Animal cruelty

jussmcam's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Stalking, Gun violence, Cursing, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Violence, Medical trauma, Grief, Suicide, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Murder

maryyyyyy's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-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

3.75

Critics will call this an "irreverent romp" or "scandalously funny." Very unique, I couldn't put it down, but I'm undecided on the ending. LOTS of content warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Drug use, Grief, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Self harm, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Cursing, and Sexual content