A review by seyoban
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

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

3.75

I get the feeling that this book would eventually be worth a second read. I feel like lots of it would become more meaningful once you know the context of Greta’s emotions, which you don’t truly find out until the very end. A good exploration of a very messy and traumatised person, and the author’s humour managed to make a deeply unlikeable character endearing enough to root for. A bit of an unsatisfying ending but I think that was purposefully done - self-development and healing from deep trauma rarely has a satisfying conclusion. 
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