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A review by maidinnah
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
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
4.0
A lustful, balls-to-the-wall, cheeky romp that explores the synergy between trauma and toxic relationships. It’s not a book for everyone; the main character is pathetic, inappropriate, but also hilarious. Some of the passages can be problematic (maybe for the sake of satire but it’s hard to say), while the plot is almost unbelievably absurd. Like the relationship at the center of this novel, I too have a love-hate regard for this novel and so I settled on 4/5 stars because I went along for this off-rails ride anyway.
Graphic: Cursing, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Stalking
Minor: Rape, Pedophilia, Blood, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt