Reviews

De Sekstypiste by Jen Beagin

weezewest's review against another edition

dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

I love the writing style and found this book funny! I thought it was gonna be a 5* read but the last bit fell flat for me and I was disappointed by lack of real ending. I was expecting something more that never happened 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Addiction, and Death of parent

isobellewis2396's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

annitikkala's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

3.75

haleybilladeau's review against another edition

dark funny medium-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

3.75

marykaim's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

3.0

five_by_five's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

njw13's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

3.5

fernstoddart's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

4.0

jayleetheninja's review against another edition

3.0

Considering how many crime podcasts and tv shows I watch, a lot that feature unhinged women, you’d think this would’ve captivated me…but it didn’t. This was unsettling honestly. I still can’t quite wrap my head around Greta and Big Swiss’ relationship…how’d it start so damn fast?! They were both pretty unappealing and I don’t understand what made them so obsessed with either other, ESPECIALLY on Big Swiss’ part…

I think this one was a very cool concept, but it overall fell a little flat for me. Plus I’m still pissed about the ending and lack of actual conclusion to anything, so frustrating.

zoe_abbott's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.0

For someone who enjoys mkre serious or emotional fiction, I found this so funny and light in parts to read. Greta & Big Swiss as characters are relatable in various ways, the tension between them is magnetic. The sub plots of the dogs, side characters and the strange omnipresent therapist ‘OM’ creates a very dynamic world to escape to. I would’ve given this 5 stars if the ending had more closure and a sense of resolution. I’m left still concerned for Greta & Big Swiss’ wellbeing and how their lives will continue.