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Big Swiss

Jen Beagin

3.76 AVERAGE


4.25 stars
i couldn’t peel my eyes away
adventurous 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
dark funny sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

SPOILERS. I really liked it at first but then I feel like the affair started so abruptly with barely any lead up and the writing got more sloppy imo. It didn’t have as much depth and felt like everything was unfinished almost. Loved the back of the book with things to discuss during book club! 
dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I absolutely adored this book! The dark, dry humour hooked me right away, but what really stayed with me were the conversations it opens up about sexuality, trauma, honesty, and the messy ways we connect with one another. It made me laugh, but it also made me think (sometimes more than I expected) about death, relationships, and the complexities of being human. For me, it struck the perfect balance between sharp comedy and real depth.
adventurous dark funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Excellent. I had no idea what this book was about and it was a brilliant surprise. Go into it blind and enjoy the ride.